KS2 Teacher - Hightown J I & N School

Kirklees Council; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council school is seeking an enthusiastic Key Stage Two teacher to join its team from September 2025. The role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives, work collaboratively with a supportive staff, and contribute to the positive atmosphere of a well-regarded school in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Key Stage Two children.
• Passionate about raising standards and improving learning opportunities.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Get children excited about learning through engaging lessons.
• Demonstrate a track record of helping students grow academically and personally.
• Collaborate effectively with the teaching team.

Skills

Creativity

Effective communication

Collaboration

Passion for teaching

Determination and resilience

Job description

From 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026

Grade MPS / UPS

MPS / UPS

To commence 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 (in the first instance)

We are thrilled to announce a wonderful opportunity at Hightown Junior, Infant & Nursery School for an enthusiastic Key Stage Two teacher to join our team from September 2025. If you’re searching for a role where you can truly make a difference, this might be the perfect fit!

Our school is a warm and welcoming place with a great reputation in the local community. We pride ourselves on working together in an environment of respect, fairness, and enthusiasm. We celebrate effort and embrace challenges, creating positive experiences that help all our children thrive.

We’re looking for someone with the right experience who is passionate about helping children learn and grow. The right candidate will be dedicated to enhancing our students’ educational journeys and contributing to the overall success of our school.

As a school we can offer you:

• Our school is a warm, welcoming place, with pupils who are eager and engaged. They bring a unique energy to the classroom, making it a great environment for teaching and learning.
• One of the best things about joining us is the chance to be part of our continued development as a school. We value every single person's input, and together, we can shape our future and keep growing in new and exciting ways.
• You’ll also be joining a friendly and supportive staff who work hard and share the same goal of helping every child achieve their potential. There’s a real sense of camaraderie here, and our governing body is fully behind us, which makes for a positive and rewarding working atmosphere.
• What’s more, this isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to truly impact the lives of our children and their families. Seeing our pupils thrive is what makes teaching so rewarding, and we’d love for you to be part of that journey.
• If you’re looking for a place where you can really make a difference while working in a collaborative and vibrant environment, then this is the post for you!

The successful candidate will:

• The ideal person will possess proven experience of teaching Key Stage Two children. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of helping children grow, both academically and personally. To succeed you’ll need to be as passiontate as we are about raising standards and improving opportunities for every child.
• You’ll be someone who can get our children excited about learning, who will make lessons fun and engaging while having a firm grasp of the primary curriculum to deliver top-notch teaching that meets the National Curriculum.
• Creativity and a fresh approach to teaching are key, too. You will need to be someone who’s passionate and ready to think outside the box to enhance the learning experience. Working well with the team is a must, so effective communication and collaboration will be essential.
• We want someone with determination and resilience, able to tackle challenges head-on and strive for success for every child.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. The applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS and a range of other recruitment checks.

You are strongly encouraged to arrange a visit prior prior to submitting your application.

Visits can be arranged for either:
• Wednesday 11th June
• Wednesday 18th June

Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

Completed forms should be returned via email to [e-mail] by 3.00 p.m. on Friday 20th June 2025

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.