KS2 Teacher – full time only
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 20th October2026 (we recommend you submit your applications as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time prior to the closing date)
Job Start Date: 4th January 2027
Contract/Hours: Temp to Perm – initial 1-year fixed term contract with view to becoming permanent
Key Stage: KS2
Salary Type: MPR and UPR
Hours of Work: Full time x5 days per week
Suitable for: Experienced teachers
Location of Role: Hook Junior School, Ravenscroft, Hook,Hampshire, RG27 9NN
Contact: Mrs Spooner (Admin Assistant) 01256 762468
Contact e-mail address: h.spooner@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk
We are asuccessful and forward-thinking junior school with high standards andexpectations for our pupils and those who work here. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate, caring and talented professional with proven skills as an excellent teacher to join our supportive team. This is an excitingopportunity if you aspire for excellence and thrive on the challenge of providingthe highest quality education for children.
Our school waslast inspected in June 2023 receiving our second consecutive ‘Outstanding’grading. ‘Leaders expect the best for and from every pupil. Staff supportand challenge pupils to meet these high expectations. There is a sharedemphasis on making sure that all pupils keep up with the ambitious learning onoffer.’ Ofsted report June 2023.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent practitionerwith a proven track record of securing high standards in learning
- Has high expectations ofachievement and behaviour for all children
- Has experience of teaching inKS2.
- Has strong subject knowledgeof the key stage two curriculum, in particular in reading, writing andmaths
- Has a strong understandingof the development of children as confident, resilient, independentindividuals
- As an experienced teacher(not ECT) is able to confidently and strategically lead a subjectsuccessfully
- Is able to provide exciting,creative and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
- Is confident and competentusing IT
- Is a team player who isresilient and has excellent interpersonal skills
- Is committed to highstandards of personal and professional development
- Is enthusiastic, ambitiousand able to work with initiative
- Will actively and frequentlyparticipate in the wider life of the school
We can offer you:
- Investment in your continuedprofessional development
- Weekly PPA (non-contact time)working with colleagues in year teams
- Additional non-contact timefor experienced teachers with subject leadership (not relevant to ECT)
- Happy, polite and motivatedchildren who are keen to learn
- A caring, friendlyenvironment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards oflearning and care for all
- Exciting opportunities towork in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and makea real difference
- Personal laptop to undertakeyour role
- A strong, professional teamof enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive andconstructive ethos
- Active commitment to staffwellbeing
- Models of excellent practicein teaching, learning and leadership to support you
- Supportive governing body,parents and school community
- ForECTs - dedicated ECT time with a mentor and a personalised developmentprogramme with South Farnham Education Trust (SFET)
SaferRecruitment
Hook JuniorSchool and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers toshare this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selectionpractices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employmentchecks.