Key Stage 2 Teacher

Flourish Education; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay (£120–£150)

Holiday pay for PAYE

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Registration support

Job summary

Flourish Education in Droitwich is seeking a skilled Key Stage 2 Teacher to lead lessons, manage a KS2 class and support pupil progress. The role covers planning, assessment and fostering an inclusive learning environment across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

The successful candidate will have QTS, strong behaviour management, and experience in a primary/first school setting. The position runs full-time from January 2027 to July 2027, with strong safeguarding commitments and ongoing placement

Qualifications

• QTS required with primary/first-school experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging lessons across subject areas.
• Excellent assessment and marking skills to support pupil progress.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing; DBS on update service or within last 12 months.
• Minimum of two excellent references.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Taking full classroom responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class within the First School.
• Creating and adapting lesson plans and resources to meet pupils' needs.
• Assessing, monitoring and recording pupils' progress and attainment.
• Identifying pupils who require support or challenge and adapting teaching accordingly.
• Maintaining a positive, inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
• Using effective behaviour management strategies to keep pupils focused.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and providing a safe learning environment.
• Collaborating with teaching assistants, colleagues and the wider school team.
• Maintaining high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and development.
• Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing throughout the day.

Skills

QTS

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Lesson planning

Assessment & feedback

Behaviour management

Communication

Safeguarding & pupil welfare

Adaptability

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

We are recruiting for a Key Stage 2 Teacher to work in a First School based in Droitwich. This Key Stage 2 Teacher role will involve taking full classroom responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons, and ensuring pupils are supported, motivated, and making good progress with their learning.

The role will involve planning and delivering lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, assessing pupils' progress, marking work, and providing appropriate feedback to support learning and development. The successful Key Stage 2 Teacher will be confident in managing classroom behaviour, maintaining high expectations, and creating a positive and productive learning environment. The school is looking for an experienced teacher with strong behaviour management skills and a good knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

This role is full-time, starting in January 2027 and continuing until July 2027.

As a Key Stage 2 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging and well-structured lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Taking full classroom responsibility for a Key Stage 2 class within the First School.
• Creating and adapting lesson plans and resources to meet pupils' individual learning needs.
• Assessing, monitoring, and recording pupils' progress and attainment.
• Identifying pupils who may require additional support or challenge and adapting teaching accordingly.
• Maintaining a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Using effective behaviour management strategies to ensure pupils remain focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and the wider school team.
• Maintaining high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour, and personal development.
• Ensuring a strong focus on safeguarding, health and safety, and pupil wellbeing throughout the school day.

To be successful in this Key Stage 2 Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within a primary or first school setting.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
• Strong assessment and marking skills, with the ability to monitor and support pupil progress.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills, with the confidence to manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and meeting individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers.A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as a Key Stage 2 Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £120 to £150, based on previous pay scale and experience.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Key Stage 2 Teacher position is based in Droitwich and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Worcester, Bromsgrove, and Kidderminster. The First School offers good transport links and convenient access for local commuters.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.