Key Stage Two Class Teacher
Job Description
Plaistow and Kirdford Primary School is a special place and we are looking for an equally special person to join our Key Stage Two team in November 2026. We have an amazing staff team who are supportive, committed to one another and help make our school a wonderful place to teach. It’s not just the staff team who make our school great! We have a wonderful community around us with well-behaved children who love to learn. We are well supported by a committed governing body who take staff well-being seriously as well as our parents and stakeholders in the wider village community.
If you love teaching, enjoy helping all children achieve their best and getting involved in curriculum development in a school that is nurturing, supportive and in a beautiful setting, then we are the place for you. If you are interested in the post and would like to visit us, please contact the school office who can arrange a suitable time for you to tour - we would be delighted to show you our school and talk about the things we do.
We offer:
- A fantastic village school
- A friendly, welcoming community
- Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
- A motivated team of staff and governors
- A commitment to developing our team
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent teacher
- Be innovative and imaginative
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have the skills to support, motivate and inspire pupils
- Have good classroom management skills
- Have high expectations of every child’s achievement and behaviour
For more information about the post please contact Mr King, our head teacher at: office@plaistowkirdford.com
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Thursday 12th November
Shortlisting: Monday 16th November 2026
Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Plaistow & Kirdford Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to office@plaistowkirdford.com
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Teacher Person Specification KS2
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