KS2 Teacher
Location: Maidenhead
Salary: MPS / UPS
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: October 2026
Application Closing Date: 20th October 2026
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teacher committed to inspiring pupils and helping them achieve their full potential? We are seeking a motivated and caring KS2 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering engaging lessons, promoting academic progress, and supporting pupils' social and emotional development as they prepare for the transition to secondary education. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated teacher to create a positive learning environment, encourage curiosity, and help every child develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare pupils for statutory assessments, including Year 6 SATs, where appropriate.
- Provide targeted support and interventions to help pupils overcome learning barriers and achieve their individual learning goals.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and other school staff to support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Maintain accurate records of pupils' attainment, progress, behaviour, and development in accordance with school procedures.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding pupils' progress, achievements, behaviour, and well-being.
- Contribute to staff meetings, parents' evenings, school events, curriculum planning, and wider school activities.
- Support pupils' transition between year groups and, where appropriate, prepare Year 6 pupils for the move to secondary school.
- Follow school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, behaviour, and confidentiality.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice and improve pupil outcomes.
Requirements
- A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach, with high expectations for all pupils.
- The ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, parents, carers, and other professionals.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with a commitment to promoting children's safety and welfare.
- A commitment to inclusion, equality, and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.
- A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Why Apply?
- Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
- A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on01494 840 527, or apply below.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.
