Key Stage 1 Teacher

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaffham CofE Primary Academy is seeking an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly team. The post is for an experienced KS1 teacher to initially teach Year 2 and lead a major curriculum subject, while we implement Little Wandle phonics across the school.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to pupil wellbeing, high attainment and working collaboratively within our outstanding team. This role starts January 2027 and is permanent and full-time.

Qualifications

• Experienced KS1 teacher to teach Year 2 and lead a curriculum subject.
• Lead a significant curriculum subject as part of developing phonics with Little Wandle.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 2 in Key Stage 1.
• Lead a curriculum subject within the academy.
• Contribute to the academy's phonics expansion using Little Wandle.

Skills

Inspiring teaching

Enthusiastic

Collaborative teamwork

Passion for learning

Creativity

Tools

Little Wandle phonics

Job description

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT)

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• Salary: MPS1- UPS1 (£32,916 - £47,472 pa)
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required January 2027

We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to join our wonderful committed and friendly team of staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Ofsted GOOD school as we continue on our journey to give every pupil the opportunities, experiences and high- quality education to enable them to SHINE, LEARN, BELIEVE and BELONG.

We are looking for an experienced key stage 1 teacher to initially teach in year 2 and join us on our journey as we launch our new approach to teaching phonics with Little Wandle. The successful candidate will also lead a significant curriculum subject.

We are looking for a highly motivated, hard- working and enthusiastic teacher who:

• is passionate about learning
• puts the well-being, happiness and progress of our children first
• has the highest expectations of all the pupils and themselves
• has a positive outlook and enables children to believe they can achieve
• is inspirational, innovative and a creative practitioner
• is enthusiastic and willing to work with us to improve our academy including leading a subject area within our curriculum
• enjoys working collaboratively and being part of an outstanding team
• is flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of academy life
• has a good sense of humour

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

Closing Date: 14 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: W/C 19 October 2026

The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.