KS2 Classroom Teacher

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly effective Key Stage 2 classroom teacher to join our committed, friendly and supportive team from September 2026. Initially, this will be to work four mornings a week in a mixed year 3/4 class. If you are dedicated and passionate about learning and teaching, then this could be the position for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tunstead and be part of something unique.

Our school can offer:

• Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best
• A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team
• Amazing outdoor space with Forest School space on site
• A range of CPD opportunities

We are looking for teachers who will:

• Put pupils first and at the heart of everything they do
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Have high expectations of all pupils and secure exceptional outcomes for all
• Be optimistic, energetic, resilient and creative
• Help drive our school forward to excellent future successes
• Ensure Inclusion for all

If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact the school office to speak to the Headteacher – [contact hidden].

How to apply:

Please see attached job description.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

Completed application forms should be emailed to either - [contact hidden] or - [contact hidden].

Closing date: 12 May 2026

Interview date:  Likely to be held on 18 May 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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