Class Teacher KS2

Job title and organisation: Class Teacher KS2 - Robin Hood Primary School

Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,047

Hours: 32.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Robin Hood Primary School, Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield WF3 3BG

Closing Date and Time: Monday 16 November 2026 at 9am

Start Date: January 2027

ECTs & Experienced Teachers Welcome

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in KS2?

Robin Hood Primary School is seeking an energetic, ambitious Key Stage 2 teacher with a proven track record or passion for raising standards. Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to lead or co-lead a key curriculum area, or an outstanding Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for an exceptional, supportive school to launch your career, we offer a high-quality environment where your talents will flourish.

With a growth mindset at the heart of our ethos, you will deliver high-quality, sequence-planned learning that fosters pupil independence, accelerates academic progress, and prepares children for a seamless transition into their final years of primary education and beyond.

Robin Hood Primary School is a 'Good' two-form entry primary school proud of our purposeful environment and dynamic children. Driven by our ambitious CARE curriculum (Citizenship, Aspirational, Resilience, Enquiry), we continuously strive for excellence. As a valued member of the Elevate Learning Federation, our staff benefit from rich cross-school collaboration, executive coaching networks, and outstanding career development opportunities.

• High-Quality Teaching & Learning:
  Plan and deliver well-sequenced, engaging, and challenging lessons that meet the diverse needs of all KS2 learners.
• Raising Standards & Pupil Outcomes:
  Demonstrate high expectations and effective assessment practices that accelerate progress and foster academic independence.
• Curriculum Leadership:
  Lead or co-lead a strategic curriculum/school improvement area, shaping high-impact learning experiences across the school.
• Inclusive Practice & Behaviour:
  Maintain a positive, highly structured classroom environment that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports positive behavior.
• Transition & Future Readiness:
  Prepare children academically, socially, and emotionally for their final year of primary education and Key Stage 3.
• Reflective Practice & CPD:
  Engage actively in self-evaluation, peer collaboration, and continuous professional development to refine classroom delivery.

• Qualifications:
  
  Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with successful teaching experience across Key Stage 2 (Experienced Teachers & ECTs welcome).
• Pedagogical Excellence: A deep understanding of sequence-planned learning, effective assessment strategies, and adaptive teaching in KS2.
• High Expectations:
  Unwavering commitment to high standards of achievement, behavior, and personal growth for all pupils.
• Curriculum Vision:
  Desire and ability to contribute to strategic leadership by leading or co-leading a curriculum subject.
• Growth Mindset & Energy: A creative, passionate, and reflective practitioner eager to collaborate and continuously develop.
• Strong Relationships:
  Exceptional communication skills to foster meaningful partnerships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who take pride in their learning and school community.
• A high-quality, attractive, and exceptionally well-resourced working environment.
• Clear leadership pathways and opportunities to lead or co-lead a curriculum area.
• Supportive leadership, active governors, and tailored CPD aligned with your personal career goals.
• Federation-wide networking, shared expertise, and collaborative planning within Elevate Learning Federation.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, workload management, and work-life balance.

Robin Hood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's Barred List, online screening, and satisfactory references.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and…