Teacher

Isle of Wight Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a KS2 Teacher for a short-term contract (two terms) commencing January 2027. The role requires an outstanding practitioner with KS2 teaching experience, strong organisation, and a commitment to high pupil achievement.

The post is offered within the Isle of Wight Council, with potential flexibility on working arrangements where appropriate. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 30 November 2026.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching experience in a school setting.
• Proven ability to motivate pupils and raise standards.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to respond positively to challenges and adapt teaching approaches.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Skills

KS2 Teaching

Outstanding Practitioner

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Hours: Full Time KS2 Teacher (Short Term Contract – two terms)

Required for January 2027 start.

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner.
• Has experience of teaching KS2.
• Is well organised, innovative and motivating.
• Are committed to promoting high standards of pupil achievement and progress.
• Are able to react positively to challenges.

We offer

• A dynamic and engaging school.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.

Interviews: w/c Mon 30 th November 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer . Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.