KS2 Class Teacher

Preston Candover Church of England Primary School; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent facilities

Career development

Supportive induction and CPD

Job summary

Preston Candover CE Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher KS2 starting January 2027. This fixed-term post offers a pathway to permanence for the right candidate, with options for full or part-time work. The school provides coaching, CPD and a supportive culture to help staff grow and succeed.

The successful applicant will join a high-achieving team dedicated to outstanding progress for all children, with opportunities to develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Committed teacher with strong subject knowledge and ability to inspire children to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to take initiative.
• Promotes a culture of learning that is inspiring and challenging.
• Reflective practitioner with high expectations of behaviour.
• Committed to professional development and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Inspire children to achieve excellent outcomes with strong subject knowledge.
• Promote an inspiring and challenging culture of learning.
• Be a reflective practitioner with high expectations for behaviour.
• Commit to own professional development and mentoring others.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and take initiative.
• Support the school vision, values and ethos.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Inspiring learners

Reflective practitioner

Commitment to professional development

Initiative

Alignment with school ethos

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher KS2

Job Start Date: January 2027

Contract/Hours: Full-time

Salary Type: Main Pay Range / ECT

Contract type: Fixed term initially, with likely change to permanent

Location of Role: Preston Candover CE Primary School

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026, midday.

Class Teacher required for January 2027 (Main Pay Range - experienced teachers and early career teachers are welcome to apply)

Job/Person Summary: An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Preston Candover CE Primary School. As a strong school we invest in our staff through coaching, high-quality CPD and a supportive culture. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious school that has consistently high performance and is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and progress for all children? The successful applicant will join a staff team that is committed to delivering inspiring learning experiences that engage children and drives their achievement. This post would be suitable for an experienced teacher or a strong recently qualified candidate. For the right candidate, we would consider full or part-time applicants. Will you like to work in a school that invests in developing and growing its staff? We are excited to welcome a dedicated applicant to join our ambitious and supportive team.

Qualifications and responsibilities:

• Is a committed teacher with strong subject knowledge, able to inspire children to achieve excellent outcomes
• Will promote a culture of learning that is inspiring and challenging
• Is a reflective teacher with high expectations of behaviour
• Is committed to their own professional development and opportunities to mentor others
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to take initiative
• Supports our school vision, values and ethos

As a school we can offer:

• The opportunity to teach well behaved, highly motivated children who are keen to develop their own learning
• Excellent facilities and environment
• Development towards the next steps in your career

We are extremely proud of our achievements but are also committed to on-going improvements and high standards. Preston Candover is a friendly and aspirational school to work in and we offer an excellent induction and professional development programme.

Safer Recruitment

We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.