KS2 Class Teacher Permanent Position - Required from Summer Term 2026 MPS / UPS, depending on experience The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint an inspiring, dynamic and creative teacher to join our teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our happy, thriving and inclusive school. We can offer a welcoming, supportive and friendly community of staff and governors who promote a strong culture of support and ongoing professional development. We are committed to a relational and trauma‑informed approach, recognising that children learn best when they feel safe, understood and valued. Staff build positive, respectful relationships and work proactively with pupils to support emotional regulation, resilience and readiness for learning. Your practice will contribute to a school culture where behaviour expectations are consistent, compassionate and rooted in connection and understanding. The successful candidate will: Demonstrates excellent and inspiring classroom practice rooted in strong pedagogy and high expectations. Builds warm, trusting relationships and apply relational and trauma‑informed principles in all aspects of behaviour and pastoral support. Use creative and innovative approaches to shaping the curriculum Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with children, parents/carers and all other stakeholders across the school and wider community Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to listen, reflect, share and communicate ideas effectively Excellent organisational and management skills High levels of self- motivation and resilience during times of challenge Closing Date: Midday, Wednesday 25th February Interviews: Friday 27th February 2026 Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to submitting an application. Please contact the school to make arrangements. If candidates do not hear from school by the end of, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. All completed application forms should be posted or sent via email to the school. Muxton Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all children. This recruitment process will have due vigilance and regard for all necessary legislation and procedures, including an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment for the successful candidate. An online check will also be undertaken of all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. Should you be shortlisted for interview you will be asked to declare on a separate form whether you have any convictions or cautions that are not “protected” in line with this legislation. Further information on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Please see all policies relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding, including Safer Recruitment, on the school’s website: Safeguarding – Muxton Primary School Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2025-26.pdf Safer Recruitment Policy 2025 - 2026 Attached documents Application form Job Description