KS2 Teacher

Westerings; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Cheltenham seeks a dedicated KS2 teacher for fixed-term maternity cover. This role promises impactful teaching in a supportive environment, emphasizing high-quality education for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Ideal candidates will possess Qualified Teacher Status and relevant experience in primary education.

Benefits

Career development and training

Generous benefits including pension plan

Lifestyle perks like gym memberships

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven track record within primary education.
• Successful experience working in an SEMH setting/school.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning across KS2.
• Deliver outstanding teaching to every child in the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Understanding of SEMH/EBD

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Proven track record in primary education

Job description

Posted on: 28/05/2025 – Application Deadline: 17/06/2025

The Ridge Academy

Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL52 5QH
United Kingdom

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

We’re looking for a dedicated KS2 teacher to join our warm, supportive team at The Ridge Academy in Cheltenham. This is a fixed term, maternity cover role for one year, from September 2025 until August 2026. Within this role, you will consistently provide high-quality teaching and learning across your KS2 class. You will possess qualities such as compassion, resilience, and a strong understanding of SEMH/EBD.

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• HoldsQualified Teacher status.
• Has a proven track record within primary education
• Can demonstrate successful experience working in an SEMH setting/ school.

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

The Ridge is a very special learning community. We provide a “fresh start” for primary children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The curriculum is designed to support children in becoming confident and independent learners in a rapidly changing world.

We warmly welcome visits so you can see all we offer in person. Please contact us on 01242 512680 to arrange a time to visit and ask for Liz Oakey.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a full time, maternity coverposition.

Closing date:16 June 2025

KS2 Teacher

The Ridge Academy

Clyde Crescent
Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL52 5QH
United Kingdom

Salary: Main Pay Range + SEN point + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover

Start date: September 2025

With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.

We’re looking for a dedicated KS2 teacher to join our warm, supportive team at The Ridge Academy in Cheltenham. This is a fixed term, maternity cover role for one year, from September 2025 until August 2026. Within this role, you will consistently provide high-quality teaching and learning across your KS2 class. You will possess qualities such as compassion, resilience, and a strong understanding of SEMH/EBD.

We are looking for someone who ideally:

• HoldsQualified Teacher status.
• Has a proven track record within primary education
• Can demonstrate successful experience working in an SEMH setting/ school.

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

About our school:

The Ridge is a very special learning community. We provide a “fresh start” for primary children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The curriculum is designed to support children in becoming confident and independent learners in a rapidly changing world.

We warmly welcome visits so you can see all we offer in person. Please contact us on 01242 512680 to arrange a time to visit and ask for Liz Oakey.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence from September 2025. This is a full time, maternity coverposition.

Closing date:16 June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Downloads

KS2 Teacher Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Brochure

Safer Recruitment Statement