KS2 Class Teacher at Wiltshire Council

Westbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

51048.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom management, Curriculum development, Safeguarding, Lesson planning, Student attainment tracking, Subject leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Relationship building

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048) Hours of work: Full-time Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School for further information. A bit about us: We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the charming village of Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, our school is an inclusive place where every member of our school community shows love to their neighbour by demonstrating compassion, service, courage and trust. Our staff recognise all pupils as individuals, celebrating their strengths and differences, and supporting our young learners to achieve their full potential, experience personal successes and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, were proud to be confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted and recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience. All about the role: Chapmanslade Primary School is looking for a dedicated and inspiring KS2 Class Teacher to join its vibrant team and support pupils in our Year 5/6 Redwood class while taking on additional responsibilities within school, starting from September 2026. The role requires an experienced teacher who would be confident to take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and, ideally, lead a core subject. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage both classroom demands and other duties, including accountability as a DDSL and/or as a core subject lead. We are looking for someone who: * Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher; * Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment; * Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress; * Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best; * Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in Key Stage 2; * Has solid knowledge in a core subject and is capable of developing the curriculum in that subject (advantageous); * Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community; * Has a good understanding of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children (advantageous); * Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour; * Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff; * Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure; * Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure. We can offer the successful candidate: * An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning; * A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported; * Opportunities for training and progression; * The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues; * A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure. Find out more and apply: For information about this role and to apply, please visit our Acorn Careers page at: (https://www.eteach.com/careers/chapmansladewilts/application-register?vacancyId=1542037⟨=en-GB&src=wiltshirebulletin [https://www.eteach.com/careers/chapmansladewilts/application-register?vacancyId=1542037⟨=en-GB&src=wiltshirebulletin]) to complete an application by the closing date. Closing date (and time): Friday 8th May 2026 at 12pm Interview date: TBC Commencement date: September 2026 Chapmanslade CofE Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.  We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The teacher will lead the Year 5/6 Redwood class while taking on additional responsibilities such as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and core subject leadership. They are expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire students and improve academic attainment.