KS1 Class Teacher / KS2 Class Teacher

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Enthusiastic children

Job summary

Highwoods Academy in Doncaster is seeking two Teachers to join the team from November 2026, covering KS1 and KS2 classes. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons, building strong pupil outcomes, and contributing to a collaborative school community.

The role requires a passion for teaching, a solid knowledge of the National Curriculum, and a commitment to professional development within a forward-thinking Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• An outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Excellent classroom behaviour management and assessment skills.
• The ability to engage and enthuse pupils through creative approaches to teaching & learning within a primary setting.
• Excellent planning and preparation that meets the needs of all pupils.
• Good communication skills.
• Someone who works well as a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS1 and KS2 classes at Highwoods Academy.
• Plan lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leaders to raise attainment.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection checks are completed.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Team collaboration

Planning and preparation

Job description

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Job profile for KS1 Class Teacher / KS2 Class Teacher

KS1 Class Teacher / KS2 Class Teacher

location_on Highwoods Academy 05/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Annual Salary £34,069-£46,940

Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Teaching - Other

Date posted 16/09/2026

Job reference REQ23976

Attachments Highwoods Academy Teacher Roles & Responsibilities Sept.26.docx Highwoods Academy EMAT Application Form 2.docx Highwoods Academy KS1-KS2 Teacher Candidate Spec Sept.26.docx

Job description

Highwoods Academy

Highwoods Road

Mexborough

S64 9ES

Job Grade: MPS 1-6

Working Hours (per Week): 5 Days / Full Time

Start date: 2nd November 2026

Finish Date: Maternity Cover

We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome of applications from all sectors of the diverse community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed.

We are seeking…

Applications are welcome from both Early Career Teachers and experienced Teachers.

Highwoods Academy is currently looking for two teachers to join our team from November 2026. You will be passionate about teaching, committed to ensuring each pupil achieves their potential, with high standards of both yourself, pupils and colleagues. A strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and an interest in professional development, research based-practice and life-long learning.

What we are looking for in applicants is:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Excellent classroom behaviour management and assessment skills
• The ability to engage and enthuse pupils through creative approaches to teaching & learning within a primary setting
• Excellent planning and preparation that meets the needs of all pupils
• Good communication skills
• Someone who works well as a team

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children
• Committed staff team
• Supportive parents and governors
• On-going professional development opportunities
• A kind, caring, nurturing environment
• The support of a forward-thinking Academy Trust

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please telephone: [phone] to arrange.

Application forms are available online or via the school office, please return completed applications for the attention of the Head Teacher Mr Paul Rust to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 5 th October 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 7 th October / Thursday 8 th October 2026 TBC

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE