Key Stage 2 Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an experienced KS2 Class Teacher with a passion for leading Religious Education. This role offers the chance to inspire students and improve teaching standards while working in a supportive environment. The school values professional development and inclusion, ensuring all staff can thrive. With a dedicated team and well-behaved students, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners. Join a community committed to excellence and innovation in education!

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to Safeguarding

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years teaching experience in KS2.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead RE across the school and promote innovative teaching practices.
• Introduce new Religious Education Directory in preparation for inspections.

Skills

Classroom Management

Teaching Experience

Leadership

Commitment to Catholic Ethos

Professional Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

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KS2 Class Teacher + TLR 2A for leading RE

Required from September 2025

The Governors of St. Sebastian’s R.C. Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and outstanding teacher to work in KS2 and lead RE across the school. The role may also include subject leadership in another curriculum area.

As RE leader, your first focus will be to introduce the new Religious Education Directory “To Know You More Clearly” in preparation for the school’s Catholic School Inspection in the 2026-27 academic year. You will promote good practice, innovative ideas, and be tasked with improving standards of teaching and learning in RE in a supportive way.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a minimum of four years teaching experience
• Committed to being a role model for the Catholic ethos of our school
• Able to ensure excellence and enjoyment for all children through engaging teaching and learning experiences
• Self-motivated and able to lead supportively
• Ambitious with a drive to make a difference as a key leader within the school
• Committed to their own learning and professional development

We can offer applicants the opportunity to work in a school which:

• Is committed to inclusion and developing the whole child through an ambitious and engaging curriculum
• Has a dedicated, caring, and motivated team of staff, who work together to provide an excellent education for our pupils
• Values opportunities for CPD and encourages staff to continue to learn and develop their knowledge and skills
• Has happy, well-behaved, confident, and hardworking children who are a joy to teach
• Is supported by a committed Governing Body
• Benefits from supportive parents/carers

Key Dates:

• Shortlisting: Monday 28th April 2025
• Interview and lesson observation: Thursday 1st May 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (whether continuously or in total) while aged 18 or over, please refer to the following link for details on obtaining your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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