Upper KS2 Teacher

Queen's Hill Primary School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive staff

Excellent facilities

CPD opportunities

Collaborative planning

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Queen’s Hill Primary School in Norwich's outskirts is seeking a skilled KS2 teacher for Upper KS2 from January 2027. It is a large three-form entry school with over 600 pupils and a staff of more than 90 professionals.

The role is full-time on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027; ECTs are welcome to apply. You will benefit from a supportive team, strong CPD, collaborative planning, and a forward-thinking leadership committed to pupil and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in KS2 with strong classroom practice.
• Builds positive relationships with children based on mutual respect.
• Maintains high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Enthusiastic about school life and wider community.
• Hardworking, flexible and an effective communicator with parents and carers.
• Committed to ongoing professional growth.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Classroom management

Parent engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.queenshill.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher: Mr Matthew Cross

• Salary: MPS
• Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027
• Full Time
• ECT's are welcome to apply
• Required for January 2027

At Queen’s Hill Primary School, we believe that children flourish when they are supported by a welcoming, friendly and highly committed staff team who genuinely care about them, and who challenge them to be the very best versions of themselves.

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic KS2 teacher in Upper KS2, to join our vibrant and diverse school community from January 2027.

Queen’s Hill is a large, three-form entry primary school on the outskirts of Norwich, serving over 600 pupils with a staff team of more than 90 professionals. Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of our school culture — we value the differences within our community and actively encourage staff to learn from and support one another.

We are proud of our modern, purpose-built school with outstanding facilities, including:

• A dedicated cookery room
• Two well-stocked libraries
• Extensive sports facilities
• An outdoor classroom

Our knowledge-rich, inclusive curriculum is enriched by whole-school topic days, specialist Mandarin teaching and creative learning opportunities that inspire curiosity and ambition.

Judged Good by Ofsted (2023) and consistently performing above national averages, we remain relentlessly focused on continuous improvement — for pupils and staff alike.

Professional development is a cornerstone of life at Queen’s Hill. We are a school where CPD sits at the forefront, and where staff are encouraged and supported to continually reflect, learn and refine their practice.

You will benefit from:

• Regular, high-quality CPD
• Collaborative planning within teaching teams
• A dedicated ECT mentor for those at the start of their career

Our bespoke Queen’s Hill Development Programme (QHDP), led by experienced in-house colleagues who work alongside you to strengthen and evolve your teaching

Our forward-thinking leadership team work collaboratively with staff, values professional dialogue and is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for both pupils and colleagues — while recognising the importance of a healthy work/life balance.

A new teacher to our school recently commented:

“Joining the team at Queen’s Hill has been an incredibly positive and fantastic experience. From the first day, I felt welcomed and supported by a friendly and collaborative team who go above and beyond for both staff and students. The sense of community here is truly unique. This is a place where you can grow, thrive and make a real difference.”

Take a look at our website and social media channels to see if our passion for learning matches yours. If it does, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of teaching in KS2 and demonstrates excellent classroom practice
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children based on mutual respect and understanding
• Has consistently high expectations of learning, behaviour and personal development
• Is enthusiastic about being part of the wider life of the school
• Is hardworking, flexible and an effective communicator, particularly with parents and carers
• Enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to continuous professional growth

We can offer you:

• A warm, caring and highly supportive staff team and governing body
• Children who are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to succeed
• A fantastic learning environment with exceptional facilities
• A rich, relevant and engaging curriculum
• A strong ethos of reflection, innovation and professional learning

We strongly recommend visits to the school. Should you wish to arrange an appointment, please contact the school office on – [e-mail] or call on 01603 746857.

Closing Date: 16 November 2026, 12 noon

Interview Dates: TBC

We may interview earlier than the closing date so early applications are recommended.

Queen’s Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.