Year 2 Teacher

Strand Primary Academy, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7BE

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 3 days a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)

• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary (A/I)

• An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R)

• Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I)

• Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I)

• Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I)

• Knowledge of the new Professional Teaching Standards (A/I)

• Ability to teach in the Primary phase (A/I/R)

• High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I)

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R)

• High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R) Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R)

• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R)

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I)

• Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I)

• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R)

• Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I)

• Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I)

Desirable

• Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I)

• The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I)

• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I)

• Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)

What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Strand Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 173 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Strand Primary Academy website
• Email address: info@strandpa.org.uk
• Phone number: 01472 506650
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/strand-primary-academy

Strand Primary Academy’s motto is ‘Together we are stronger’ and we believe that when staff, parents and children work together all children, irrespective of their background, can succeed and achieve their ambitions. We work together to provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment where learning is fun and everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. We aim to broaden children’s minds and raise their aspirations. We are fostering a ‘can do’ approach and with everyone working together, we strive to make our school the best. The culture of our school is one in which staff and pupils are continually learning and are determined to succeed. We work collaboratively within the school and we are establishing relationships within the Delta network to share good practice. The principles of nurturing lie at the heart of our school and drive everything we do. We work hard to remove barriers to learning and we place great emphasis on academic achievement, ensuring that children have the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to prepare them for life.

Strand Primary Academy is a small, 1 form entry school. Over the last four years, we have been on a journey of school improvement. We are a friendly, welcoming team who take pride in our inclusive community spirit. Our children are delightful, enthusiastic learners who want to achieve and succeed.

We would encourage applications from highly motivated, talented, practitioners who are flexible and creative in their approach to developing our children’s love of learning.

Arranging a visit to Strand Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@strandpa.org.uk.

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