KS2 Class Teacher

TBA; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent prep school in Suffolk is seeking a part-time KS2 class teacher from April 2026 to cover maternity leave for one year. The successful candidate will teach a kind and eager group of pupils across the full curriculum. Experience teaching a KS2 class is essential, and the ability to teach languages is an added advantage. The school fosters a supportive and stimulating environment, encouraging staff to contribute to the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching a KS2 class is essential.
• Ability to teach languages is a significant advantage.
• Passionate, dynamic, and supportive character is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS2 class across the whole curriculum.
• Engage with the wider life of the school community.
• Create a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Passion for primary education

Ability to teach languages

Excellent classroom practitioner

Experience in teaching KS2

Kind and supportive personality

Job description

Role: KS2 Class Teacher

Start Date: April 2026

Location: Suffolk

Contract Term: Maternity Cover - 1 Year contract

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent prep school in Suffolk is seeking a KS2 class teacher from April 2026. This is a part time position to cover maternity leave for one year.

This School's ethos is built on human values and expects all members of the school community to follow it both inside and outside of school. They are known as a school which adapts and responds to the individual child. They accept them for who they are, find out what makes them tick and encourage them to try new things, be ambitious, and find their passions. The education on offer is outstanding and requires energy and optimism from all staff. It is a friendly and stimulating environment to work in within a really supportive community.

This role will entail teaching a KS2 class - the pupils are kind natured, keen to learn and very able. You will be teaching the whole curriculum, however the ability to teach languages would be a significant advantage. The Head wants to offer this fantastic role to someone who is passionate, dynamic, kind, supportive and an excellent classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching a KS2 class and want to involve themselves in the wider life of the School.

If you have a passion for primary education and would like to teach a KS2 class at an outstanding independent prep school in Suffolk, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.