KS2 Class Teacher

St Margaret's CofE Junior school; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development opportunities

Excellent SEND and pastoral provision

Job summary

St Margaret’s CE Junior School is seeking an excellent KS2 teacher for a permanent full-time post in Whitnash, near Leamington Spa. You will join a friendly federation with Briar Hill Infant School, collaborating across year groups and shaping a broad, bespoke curriculum with a strong Christian identity.

We welcome applicants who bring enthusiasm, high expectations and a passion for child-centred learning. Start date 1 January 2026; closing date 9am 23 November 2026; interview date to be

Qualifications

• an excellent KS2 teacher with a passion for child-centred learning
• enthusiasm and high expectations for our children
• strong collaboration and teamwork in a federation context

Responsibilities

• collaborate with year group teams to plan and deliver a broad, bespoke curriculum
• engage all children with active learning strategies and inclusive teaching
• support school events and contribute to a positive, nurturing school environment

Job description

KS2 Teaching Post
St Margaret’s CE Junior School
Permanent contract full-time 5 days per week
Our Federation Vision - Flourish as a family, Love to learn, Make memories, Shine!

Our Christian Vision - 'How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity'
(Psalm 133)

St Margaret’s CE Junior School is a very popular and thriving three-form entry junior school in Whitnash, near Leamington Spa. We are federated with Briar Hill Infant School which is on the same site. Our Federation is a vibrant place to be, where staff enjoy working as part of a highly ambitious team. As a class teacher at our school, you will have all the benefits of collaborating and planning with your year group team. We share a broad and balanced bespoke curriculum with Briar Hill and our Subject Leads work closely with colleagues at Briar Hill.
We work with a wide range of school partners to ensure the strong Christian identity of our school and its vision and values, recognise, celebrate and respect the diversity of our school and wider communities.

We can offer you:

a very supportive, welcoming and friendly team; a warm, highly inclusive and nurturing school environment; enthusiastic, polite and responsive children; excellent opportunities for continued professional development for all staff including ECT’s. We have an exciting and experiential curriculum with a keen focus on making memories for our children and families; SEND and pastoral provision is excellent and allows all children to flourish. Growth Mindset and developing children as independent learners are at the core of everything we do; we place high value on active learning in all subjects, with STEM subjects a key strength and encourage all children to shine through the performing arts. As a CE church school, invitational, inclusive and inspirational collective worship and RE lessons play an important part in school life for those of faith or no faith.

We are looking for:

an excellent KS2 teacher with a passion for child-centred learning; someone with enthusiasm and high expectations for our children; someone who can inspire and motivate others; someone who engages all children with a range of active learning strategies; someone who can bring something fresh to our Federation team; someone who enjoys working collaboratively and supporting school events. Experienced teachers and ECT’s are welcome to apply.

Closing date:

9am 23 November 2026

Interviews:

Friday 27th November 2026

Start date:

1 January 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check.
The position is also subject to a six-month probationary period