Key Stage Two Class Teacher

Schools; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is seeking a dedicated Key Stage Two teacher to join our warm team from November 2026. We nurture a caring learning community with enthusiastic children and supportive governors. Visits welcomed via the school office.

We prize innovative practice, strong communication, and high expectations of every pupil’s progress. Address applications to the school office; contact details included below.

Qualifications

• Be an excellent teacher with high expectations.
• Be innovative and imaginative.
• Have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage Two.
• Plan and contribute to curriculum development.
• Support pupils to reach their learning targets.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff and governors to raise attainment.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Innovative teaching

Communication skills

Classroom management

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is a special place and we are looking for an equally special person to join our Key Stage Two team in November 2026. We have an amazing staff team who are supportive, committed to one another and help make our school a wonderful place to teach. It’s not just the staff team who make our school great! We have a wonderful community around us with well-behaved children who love to learn. We are well supported by a committed governing body who take staff well-being seriously as well as our parents and stakeholders in the wider village community.

If you love teaching, enjoy helping all children achieve their best and getting involved in curriculum development in a school that is nurturing, supportive and in a beautiful setting, then we are the place for you. If you are interested in the post and would like to visit us, please contact the school office who can arrange a suitable time for you to tour - we would be delighted to show you our school and talk about the things we do.

We offer:

• A fantastic village school
• A friendly, welcoming community
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A motivated team of staff and governors
• A commitment to developing our team

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher
• Be innovative and imaginative
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the skills to support, motivate and inspire pupils
• Have good classroom management skills
• Have high expectations of every child’s achievement and behaviour

For more information about the post please contact Mr King, our head teacher at: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:Thursday 12th November

Shortlisting: Monday 16th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Plaistow & Kirdford Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.