Location: Walton, Liverpool
Job Title: Key Stage 2 Teacher (KS2)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

About the Role

A forward-thinking primary school in Walton, Liverpool, is urgently seeking a dedicated KS2 Teacher to join their team immediately. This is a full-time, long-term position for an ambitious and passionate teacher who wants to inspire pupils in Years 3–6 and make a meaningful impact on their learning journey.

As a KS2 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons across the full KS2 curriculum, fostering a love of learning, and ensuring each child achieves their academic and personal potential. Your role will include planning, assessing, and differentiating lessons for pupils with a wide range of abilities, including those with SEND and EAL needs.

The successful candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils are encouraged to explore, question, and develop confidence in their abilities.

About the School

Located in Walton, this primary school serves a diverse community of pupils and prides itself on high academic standards, pastoral care, and creativity. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing academic achievement with emotional, social, and physical development.

Key highlights of the school include:

• Modern classrooms and digital resources to support interactive learning

• Experienced and supportive teaching and support staff, including an SENCO

• Emphasis on inclusive teaching practices and pupil wellbeing

• A wide variety of extracurricular activities, from sports clubs to music, drama, and STEM enrichment

• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creativity among staff

• Close involvement with parents, carers, and the local community

The school is committed to ensuring all pupils leave KS2 confident, resilient, and ready for secondary education, and the new KS2 Teacher will play a pivotal role in achieving this vision.

Key Responsibilities

The KS2 Teacher will be expected to:

• Deliver engaging lessons across all KS2 subjects, in line with the national curriculum

• Plan differentiated lessons that meet the needs of SEND, EAL, and high-achieving pupils

• Maintain a positive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages participation and curiosity

• Track pupil progress, analyse assessment data, and implement interventions as required

• Promote positive behaviour management strategies and foster resilience, independence, and social skills

• Engage parents and carers in their child’s learning through reports, meetings, and regular communication

• Support the development of extracurricular programs and enrichment activities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leadership to maintain high standards of teaching and learning

• Participate in school initiatives, including literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, and digital learning programs

• Uphold professional standards, including punctuality, communication, and adherence to school policies

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal KS2 Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Years 3–6 in a primary school setting

• Strong classroom management skills with a positive approach to behaviour

• Ability to differentiate teaching to meet a variety of learning needs, including SEND and EAL

• Commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Excellent communication skills, both with pupils and parents

• Enthusiasm, creativity, and resilience, with an ASAP start

Desirable experience:

• Leading a subject or initiative across KS2

• Use of digital learning platforms and technology in the classroom

• Experience running extracurricular clubs or projects

• Familiarity with national assessment frameworks and reporting

Professional Development

The school is committed to supporting staff development and offers:

• Ongoing CPD in pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and inclusion

• Mentoring for early-career teachers and leadership development opportunities

• Access to collaborative networks and shared resources across Liverpool schools

• Opportunities for career progression within the school and local education trust

Why Apply?

• Full-time, long-term KS2 Teacher role in a supportive, forward-thinking school

• Immediate start, allowing you to make an immediate impact on pupils’ education

• Work with a collaborative, innovative, and professional team

• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and leadership

• Make a real difference in the lives of pupils in Walton, Liverpool

Safeguarding Statement

The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and must adhere to all school safeguarding policies.

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and adaptable KS2 Teacher looking for an ASAP start in Walton, Liverpool, we encourage you to apply today. This is a unique opportunity to join a school that values creativity, inclusion, and excellence, and where your contributions will directly shape pupils’ educational journeys.