Ks2 class teacher

Description Salary: M1 - M6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Dependent on experience Hours of work: Teachers pay and conditions Full Time equivalent. Contract: Fixed term for 1 year A bit about us: St Joseph’s is a small, nurturing school with ambitious plans for growth. We are excited to advertise for an experienced KS2 class teacher who has the skills, imagination and passion to inspire our children and secure for them the very best of outcomes. Our unique, historic site crosses the old town walls and leads down to a secret space beside the river. We have the feeling of a village school with a real sense of community and strong links with our wider Catholic family. Alongside our academic achievements we have highly successful music and sport provision. Our children take part in carnival, perform musicals in Malmesbury Abbey, and sing for the elderly in their care homes. All children have the opportunity to compete in local and regional sporting events throughout the year. Parents choose us because they want their children to grow in a family environment where every child is known by every member of staff. We welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and none and are as proud of our inclusivity as we are of our unique learning environment. We will offer you: • A small, thriving school for children aged 2–11 • A happy school community with well-behaved children who enjoy learning • A caring ethos centred on dignity, compassion and celebrating each child’s uniqueness • High quality opportunities to develop professionally, for example through subject leadership across the School • High levels of autonomy • A committed, nurturing and hardworking staff team, determined to achieve the very best outcomes for the children they teach. • Supportive parents and governors who work in partnership. • The potential in future to be supported within a Multi-Academy Trust The Governors are looking for a committed teacher with the main responsibilities: • To lead teaching and learning for a Key Stage 2 class in line with the School’s curriculum • Monitor the quality of teaching and learning within the phase and provide constructive feedback and support • Ensure statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures are fully met • Contribute to whole-school leadership and improvement planning • Support recruitment, induction and professional development of Teaching Assistants • To develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the designated whole-school subject area, with overarching responsibility for pupils’ achievement and standards across year groups • To be a strong classroom teacher and to carry out the duties of a class teacher as set out by the school • To contribute positively to the school community and its ethos • To build effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents, external partners and the wider community Roles and responsibilities: • Model excellent classroom practice and maintain high expectations for all pupils • Plan and deliver a broad, balanced and creative curriculum, including outdoor learning • Create an enabling environment/provision that meets the needs of all learners both inside and outside • Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and identify next steps for learning • Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion • Ensure continuous provision supports high-quality child-led and adult-directed learning • Keep up to date with developments in early years education and implement best practice • Promote early language, communication, phonics and personal development across the phase • Ensure effective support and provision for children with SEND and disadvantaged pupils • To understand how to assess pupils’ work in relevant subjects and curriculum areas • To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a safe and productive learning environment • To follow the school’s policies and procedures consistently • To work well with parents, staff and other stakeholders • To manage and use support staff and resources effectively within the classroom • To oversee and provide support for classroom displays • To meet deadlines in a timely manner • To lead whole-school assemblies each week, as required by the Head • To be on duty in the playground each week, as required • To have responsibility as a subject lead across all year groups • Is highly motivated and self-driven with an ambition to be an excellent teacher. • Wants to inspire our children and help them to achieve their full potential academically and as individuals. • Will fully engage with professional development opportunities. • Has experience and success in working with younger pupils. • Will engage fully with our supportive community. We would like to work with someone who: • Is committed to the vision of our Catholic ethos. • A passionate teacher who is committed to inclusion and will embrace the opportunity to work with children from diverse backgrounds. • Has experience of working in KS2. • Has the skills, drive and passion required to develop secure the very best outcomes for our learners. • Is a team player who has high expectations for all children’s learning, spiritual, social and emotional development and behaviour. • Is ambitious to take on responsibility for subject leadership. Find out more and apply: If you are invited for interview, you will be asked to plan for a 20-minute literacy session based on a book of your choice for a class of children in Year 3&4. You will also be asked to deliver a short 15-minute assembly presentation to children in Year 5 on an extra-curricular theme or topic that is of especial interest to you. Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. We welcome and encourage visits from potential applicants. Please call our school office on: 01666 822 331 or contact us via email: admin@sjpschool.co.uk More information and an application can be found on our website www.sjpschool.net or email admin@sjpschool.net To apply, please download the application form and click ‘apply now’ below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. CV's will not be considered. Accompanying forms can be found on the schools website: https://sjpschool.co.uk/staff-vacancies/ Closing date (and time): Friday 19th June 2026 - Midday Interview date: 23rd June 2026 Commencement date: 1st September 2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DSB certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.