Year 2 Class Teacher

West Winch Primary School, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0LA

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS

Year 2 Class Teacher job summary

Tel: 01553 840397

Email: office@westwinch.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: https://www.westwinchprimary.co.uk/ 

Headteacher: Miss Keelen Todd

• Salary – MPS / UPS
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for 1 September 2026

Following the retirement this summer of our long‑serving and highly regarded Year 2 teacher, West Winch Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Year 2 teacher to join our team from 1 September 2026.

This is a full-time, permanent position, offering an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations within a successful and supportive school.

West Winch Primary School is a thriving and successful school, with team spirit at its core. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and hardworking staff team, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our pupils.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• An experienced and inspiring classroom practitioner, committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
• A professional who consistently delivers exceptional learning experiences and sets high expectations for all pupils.
• Someone who is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop and thrive.
• Ready to develop their career in education and make a lasting impact on the learning journey of every child.

In return, we offer:

• A Passionate and Supportive Environment: We are a driven and successful school where you will feel well-supported in your role, with a focus on fostering professional growth.
• Well-Resourced Environment: Our school offers a very well-resourced and attractive environment, ensuring you have all the tools needed for success.
• Comprehensive Induction Process: We provide a robust induction process to help you settle in smoothly and feel confident from day one.
• Commitment to Pupil Success: Our school is deeply committed to ensuring that every child succeeds, providing a nurturing and challenging environment.
• Personalised Professional Development: We offer individualised opportunities for professional development and career enhancement, helping you grow in your role.
• Wellbeing Focus: We have a comprehensive Wellbeing Policy, prioritising the health and wellbeing of all our staff.
• Supportive Leadership Team: You will be supported by a leadership team who are committed to your success and growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Class Teacher to develop their career in a successful and supportive school environment. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply. 

Visits to the school are welcomed.

If this interests you, please contact Mrs Gillian Clark (Office Manager) for more information and to arrange a visit.

How to apply

A Job description and a person specification are available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – office@westwinch.norfolk.sch.uk 

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 4 June 2026

Interview date:  15 June 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from members of minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equality of opportunity. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS and reference vetting. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Winch Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Winch Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-winch-primary-school

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