Job Title: Key Stage 2 Class Teacher Location: Harborne, Birmingham (B17) Start Date: Sept 2026 Contract: Full-time (Monday-Friday) Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience Monarch Education, part of Affinity Workforce, are working in close partnership with a high‑performing independent preparatory school to appoint a committed and skilled Key Stage 2 Class Teacher. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a nurturing, values‑led environment where the safeguarding, wellbeing and academic development of children are central to school life. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, supporting pastoral development and contributing positively to the wider school community. This position would suit a professional, reflective and adaptable teacher who is passionate about education, teamwork and maintaining high standards in both teaching and conduct. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold QTS with recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2 Be an effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising attainment Demonstrate strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and age‑related expectations Plan and deliver engaging, well‑sequenced lessons that maintain pace, challenge and motivation Use Assessment for Learning and differentiation to adapt teaching and support pupil progress Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all pupils feel valued and able to thrive Confidently use ICT and digital technologies to enhance learning and classroom practice Support pupils with additional learning or pastoral needs, working collaboratively with colleagues Maintain strong pastoral oversight, promoting pupil wellbeing and development Work effectively as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the wider life of the school Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents and colleagues Be reflective, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development Show leadership potential or experience, with the capacity to lead English or Mathematics for the right candidate Be fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children Bring energy, professionalism and a positive attitude to the school community Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.