Year 6 Class Teacher

King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS range depending upon experience

Year 6 Class Teacher job summary

The successful candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner who can support and challenge all pupils to achieve their potential. You will be passionate about delivering an engaging curriculum that inspires and challenges our pupils and about recognising and celebrating their successes and achievements both as learners and as young people.

We are looking for someone to act as a role model for teaching and learning and make a distinctive contribution to the rising of student’s standards and the work of the wider team.

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.

Why King James Academy?

• We are seeking to appoint an inspirational KS2 class teacher to join our dedicated team. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring all children are happy, ready to learn, respectful, and safe in our school.
• Specialist classrooms, including science labs, gym, and art room, to support a broad and balanced curriculum
• Connections with our secondary site to support transition visits and personal development
• Part of a Trust that is passionate about providing staff with valuable CPD opportunities
• Peaceful setting with exceptional school grounds to support children's enjoyment and learning through play
• Close connections with our partner feeder schools to provide enhanced transition opportunities

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates three hubs; St Neots, Fenland and Royston.

Further benefits include;

• Collaborative approach to working
• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources
• A friendly and professional team
• Teacher Pension Scheme
• A caring and supportive working environment

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we appoint a suitable candidate. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

DLPT is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

King James Academy is a thriving and inclusive school located in a peaceful setting. With exceptional school grounds and specialist classrooms, we provide a broad and balanced curriculum that allows our pupils to enjoy and learn through play. We are part of a Trust that is passionate about providing staff with valuable CPD opportunities, ensuring continuous professional development and growth.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Mrs Tracey Sell. t.sell@kjar.org.uk

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 King James Academy Royston

• School type: Academies, ages 9 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 939 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King James Academy Royston website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-james-academy-royston-royston

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.

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