Job Description

Key Stage 2 Teacher - Market Harborough

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

Are you an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for a new opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to pupils?

We are working with a welcoming primary school in Market Harborough that is seeking a committed KS2 Teacher to join their team immediately.

The school is looking for a teacher who can bring energy, creativity, and high expectations to the classroom while supporting pupils to achieve both academically and personally. This is a full-time, permanent position, and ECTs are encouraged to apply.

The Role

  • Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum

  • Create a positive and stimulating classroom where pupils feel confident to learn

  • Adapt teaching and resources to support different abilities and learning needs

  • Use assessment to monitor progress and inform future teaching

  • Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement

  • Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

  • Encourage independence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning

  • Work closely with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents

  • Contribute to school activities and the wider school community

About You

  • Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2, although this is not essential

  • Have a strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum

  • Demonstrate confident classroom management and communication skills

  • Build positive and respectful relationships with pupils

  • Are organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic about teaching

  • Are committed to supporting pupils with SEND and different learning needs

  • Understand the importance of safeguarding and pupil welfare

  • ECTs are encouraged to apply and will receive appropriate support and mentoring

What's On Offer

  • Full-time permanent position

  • Immediate start

  • Salary in line with the Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale

  • Supportive leadership and a welcoming staff team

  • Positive and well-resourced learning environment

  • Opportunities for CPD, training, and career progression

  • Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

  • Access to over 2,500 CPD-certified courses through The National College via Tradewind

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Professional Development

You'll have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities covering areas such as SEND, safeguarding, behaviour management, adaptive teaching, assessment, and curriculum development.

Through Tradewind, you can also access over 2,500 CPD-certified courses through The National College, supporting you to develop your classroom practice and progress your teaching career.

If you're a passionate Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for a full-time permanent opportunity in Market Harborough, apply today to find out more.