Primary Teacher (KS2)

Protocol Education Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd seeks an experienced Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher in the Bristol area, starting January, to join a welcoming primary school. The role focuses on delivering strong KS2 English and Maths lessons, preparing students for statutory assessments, and fostering a positive learning environment.

You will lead engaging lessons, monitor progress, maintain high behaviour standards, and build collaborative relationships with staff, parents, and the community. QTS or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching in a primary classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Support pupils in developing strong foundations in English and Mathematics.
• Prepare children for statutory assessments.
• Create a classroom culture built on high expectations, mutual respect, and achievement.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

KS2 teaching

English & Maths delivery

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

A warm, welcoming, and inclusive primary school in the BS3 area is looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher from January.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school community and play a key role in helping pupils navigate an important stage of their primary education. You will inspire learners, build confidence, and support children to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will provide strong, consistent classroom leadership, creating a positive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and motivated to succeed.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering creative and engaging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Supporting pupils in developing strong foundations in English and Mathematics
• Preparing children for statutory assessments while promoting a positive attitude towards learning
• Creating a classroom culture built on high expectations, mutual respect, and achievement
• Monitoring progress and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider school community

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has recent experience teaching within a primary classroom setting
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Is confident delivering high-quality English and Mathematics lessons
• Can establish effective routines and maintain excellent standards of behaviour
• Builds positive and professional relationships quickly
• Is passionate about helping every child thrive and reach their full potential

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Friendly, collaborative, and dedicated staff
• Well-established schemes of work and assessment frameworks
• A positive and inclusive school culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A school environment where staff wellbeing and career progression are genuinely valued

If you are a passionate and committed Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming Bristol primary school, we'd love to hear from you.

What we need to clear you

• A valid passport or proof of your right to work in the UK
• Two proofs of address
• A CV covering the last 10 years of work and/or education history, with any employment gaps explained
• An overseas police check if you have lived abroad for 3 months or more within the last 5 years

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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