KS2 Class Teacher

Working Pattern: Full time

Contract Term: Permanent

Suitable for ECTs: Yes

Salary Scale: Main

Salary Range: M1 – M6

Position Start Date: 1 September 2025

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Monday 2 June 2025

What skills and experience we are looking for?

At Orchard Primary and Pre-school, we are seeking a passionate and caring Class Teacher with a strong commitment to nurturing young minds in Key Stage 2. This post welcomes both Early Career Teachers (ECT) and experienced teachers. The ideal candidate will be a team player with the ability to reflect on their practice, possessing a sense of humour and resilience in the face of challenges.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience teaching across KS2, and who demonstrate an adaptable approach to problem-solving and a commitment to the wider curriculum. If you are a solution finder who can support our aims and values, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Joining Orchard Primary and Pre-school means becoming part of a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation. We offer:

• Great team support: Work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to sharing best practices and supporting each other.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to excellent training opportunities to help you grow in your career.
• Fantastic resources: Benefit from well-equipped classrooms and a range of educational materials to engage and inspire our pupils.
• Part of a Trust: Join a network of schools that work together to foster shared values and enhance our teaching and learning environments.
• Great holidays: Enjoy a generous holiday schedule that allows for a healthy work-life balance.
• Challenging opportunities: Experience a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can take on new challenges and develop your skills further.
• Visits and trips: Participate in enriching experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom.

If you are excited about making a difference in the lives of our children and are ready to take on this rewarding role, please submit your application by the closing date. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Also enclosed:

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• AAT Application Form – Teaching Staff
• Link to Avonreach Academy Trust https://www.avonreach.org/