Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in England is seeking a dedicated Key Stage 2 Year 6 Class Teacher for maternity cover to inspire students and drive their learning. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to raising educational standards, possess Qualified Teacher Status, and experience in KS2 classrooms. This role starts on 1 November 2025 and requires proactive engagement with students, parents, and the community while upholding the school’s commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering high-quality teaching in KS2.
• Familiarity with Year 6 SATs and transition processes.
• Experience working with SEN pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 6 class and manage planning, teaching, and assessment.
• Support and guide pupils through end of KS2 SATs.
• Build constructive relationships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Experience teaching in KS2

High expectations

Commitment to raising standards

Knowledge of SEN education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or Degree/PGCE

Job description

Overview

POST: Key Stage 2 Year 6 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

SCHOOL: Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary School

PAY RANGE: Main-Pay M1-M6 £31,650 - £43,607

The governors of Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery school are looking to appoint an outstanding KS2 Teacher to work alongside our dedicated team of staff to inspire and drive our children’s learning. To teach in a Year 6 class.

This temporary full time maternity cover position is to commence on 1 November 2025 at Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery School.

At Bunbury Aldersey Primary and Nursery we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community.

The successful candidate must have high expectations, have a strong commitment to raising standards, use a range of techniques and skills to inspire and develop our children’s love of learning, no matter what ability level, and be prepared to offer extra-curricular opportunities. Experience teaching in KS2 is essential with Year 6 SATs and transition experience desirable.

Please state curriculum strengths and other relevant interests in your supporting letter, which should be no more than two sides of A4 in length and typed in Arial 11 point font.

Safeguarding: Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure.

Closing date is 9 am Wednesday 1 October 2025. Interviews and lesson observations are scheduled for Wednesday 8 October 2025.

Look arounds after school are welcome on request and this can be arranged through emailing [e-mail].

Please contact Morven Jones at [e-mail] for an application form or go to https://www.bunburyaldersey.cheshire.sch.uk/page/job-vacancies/18798

Job Description

POST: Key Stage 2 Year 6 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

SCHOOL: Rural Church School Academy Trust (RCSAT)

PAY RANGE: Main-Pay M1-M6 £31,650-£43,607

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Principal and Governing Body.

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure high quality education for all pupils in a designated class. To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Principal.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND KEY TASKS

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

• Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
• Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
• Setting tasks which challenge all pupils and ensure high levels of interest
• Supporting, guiding and setting appropriate and demanding expectations to lead the children through end of KS2 SATs
• Supporting, guiding and preparing the children for transition to secondary school
• Setting individual pupils clear targets regularly that build on prior attainment
• Identifying SEN or very able pupils
• Identifying termly any pupils who are vulnerable and communicating them through the school system
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
• Carrying out and making use of termly assessments to ensure coverage of programmes of study
• Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
• Using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
• Using effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
• Selecting appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, IT and other sources
• Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
• Taking account of pupils’ needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies
• Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively
• Using a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
• Mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress according to school policy
• Assess and record pupils' progress systematically using the school system and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents both verbally and in written form

Curriculum Development

• Have lead responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work (when required) and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance
• Contribute to the whole school's planning activities

Working Relationships

• Achieve constructive working relationships with all staff
• Direct, organise and manage the work of support staff within the classroom ensuring their effective and efficient deployment
• Liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure the successful transition of pupils through the school
• Build and maintain cooperative relationships with parents and carers

Other Professional Requirements

• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
• Take responsibility for one’s own professional development including knowledge of school policies and procedures
• Keep up-to-date with current educational thinking and practice, both by study and by attendance at courses, workshops and meetings
• Contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the school as a whole
• Undertake break time and before school duties as directed to ensure the smooth running of the school
• Participate in performance management through the setting of personal targets and monitoring of performance as set out in the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
• Keep up to date and further your knowledge of Education through personal research, reading, observation and coaching opportunities
• Take on any additional responsibilities which might, from time to time, be determined
• Carry out the duties above and conduct yourself in a professional way

Note: While every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

This post is subject to the current conditions of employment for Class Teachers contained in the School Teachers\' Pay and Conditions Document, the 1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status and Class Teachers and other current legislation. This job description should be read in conjunction with the additional guidance notes on professional duties for all teachers contained within the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Principal and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.

KS2 TEACHER

Person Specification

Essential / Desirable

Qualifications

Evidenced in: application form

Qualified Teacher status and Degree or Degree/PGCE. Evidence of INSET and commitment to further professional development.

Experience

• The Class Teacher must have experience of delivering high quality teaching in KS2 within a school.
• Experience of working with SEN pupils within a whole class setting.
• Safeguarding in a Primary School.
• Desirable: Teaching in Year 6 with KS2 SATs experience; Teaching across the whole Primary age range; Working in partnership with parents; Working with children and young people in different settings; Working with children with specific SEN issues such as ADHD or Dyslexia; Guiding and supporting children with transition to secondary school.

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge of providing for the individual needs of all children, effective teaching and learning styles, and KS2 progression.
• Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
• Understanding statutory requirements on Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.
• Positive links within school and with stakeholders.

Additional knowledge

• Assessment tasks including KS2 SATs;
• Links between schools and other agencies; cross-phase activities.

Your application form should be completed and free from error. Your supporting statement should be clear and concise and directly related to the person specification above and should be no more than three sides of A4 in length.

What the school offers its staff

At Bunbury Aldersey Primary and Nursery we inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community.

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: 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.