Year 5/6 Teacher with KS2 Phase Lead

Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7LT

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time. 32.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Year 5/6 Class Teacher with KS2 Phase Lead

We are seeking an outstanding Year 5/6 Class Teacher who can also lead across Key Stage 2 (2 classes) with enthusiasm and a high level of commitment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and creative educator to make a significant impact on the lives of our children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, enriching, and inclusive classroom practice for Year 5/6 pupils
• Lead and inspire the KS2 teaching team, driving continuous improvement
• Maintain high expectations for children's achievement, behaviour, and personal development
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
• Inspire and challenge pupils, helping them reach their full potential

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience as a highly effective Key Stage 2 teacher
• Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning for all
• Demonstrate secure understanding of SEND needs.

Desirable Qualities:

• Passion for outdoor learning and environmental education
• Experience in leading whole-school initiatives or projects
• Innovative teaching methods and a creative approach to the curriculum
• Middle leader qualification.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Staunton-on-Wye Primary School?

At Staunton, our ENRICHING curriculum plants the seeds of knowledge to grow and flourish. Our CARING environment and eco culture fosters a deep sense of belonging - rooting children in the community. We celebrate every child’s unique skills, talents, and interests, nurturing personal growth through outstanding OPPORTUNITIES.

- We offer a supportive and friendly school environment with a strong commitment to staff well-being.

- Our colleagues are approachable and our team create a family-like atmosphere.

- We also provide excellent opportunities for professional development and support for career progression.

If you have the drive, ambition, and commitment to lead across Key Stage 2 and inspire our pupils, we'd love to hear from you. We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jdavies@staunton-on-wye.hereford.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School website
• Email address: jdavies@staunton-on-wye.hereford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01981 500331
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/staunton-on-wye-endowed-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Staunton-on-Wye Endowed Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jdavies@staunton-on-wye.hereford.sch.uk.

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