KS2 Class Teacher
Overview
Job Title: KS2 Class Teacher
The Federation of Liphook Infant and Liphook C of E Junior School is looking to appoint an excellent Key Stage 2 teacher, on a full-time permanent basis from either the beginning of the Summer or Autumn Term 2026. This position is open to experienced teachers and ECTs.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
In common with all other members of staff and in accordance with the terms and conditions of a teacher’s contract of employment, the teacher shall:
- Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of the primary curriculum, taking account of relevant wider curriculum developments and use in-service training to further promote your teaching standards.
- Take responsibility for own professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching and pupils’ learning.
- Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs according to school policy, to be presented in the form of a termly forecast and subsequent detailed weekly forecasts.
- Ensure that pupils achieve well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as or better than similar pupils nationally and in the school.
- Assess, monitor and record the progress of pupils and give them clear and constructive feedback.
- Inform parents of the needs and progress of their child, in consultation with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and keep colleagues informed of relevant information given by the parents.
- Assist in the maintenance of discipline throughout the school by following the schools’ Behaviour Management Policy and promote in the children an awareness and respect for both the feelings and property of others. Provide a disciplined and structured environment in which a child can develop a sense of independence and self-confidence.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils in the school, immediately bringing to the attention of the Executive Headteacher/Head of School any child who appears to have suffered a non-accidental injury, or where any form of child abuse is suspected. Be aware of the pastoral needs of the children and cater for them within the school situation.
- Create a stimulating learning environment through the use of varied teaching methods according to the needs of the subject and the individual child.
- Support the Executive Headteacher/Head of School in the promotion and development of school policy in all aspects of school life. To make an active contribution to the policies, aspirations and plans of the year group and of the school.
- Take corporate responsibility for the maintenance of resources, furniture and fabric of the school in general
- Keep the Executive Headteacher/Head of School informed of day-to-day events around the school.
- Enhance the learning environment through the effective use of display. Encourage children to take pride in their work and foster high standards of presentation throughout the curriculum.
- To ensure every child in your class is cared for and supported pastorally in lines with Safeguarding expectations and policies
- Be aware of the health and safety needs around the school and report them to the Health and Safety representative immediately.
- Co-operate with and support colleagues in the day-to-day teaching and development of the school curriculum, carrying out assigned duties promptly and efficiently.
Person Specification:
We are looking for someone who is an excellent practitioner in the classroom who is:
- first and foremost an enthusiastic and passionate teacher and is committed to ensuring every child achieves their very best
- passionate about making learning experiences exciting, memorable and fun
- committed to pupils’ development and pastoral care
- highly motivated and organised
- able to work effectively as a member of a team
- committed to high expectations for all children and able to motivate learners and staff
- an excellent class teacher and prepared to go that extra mile to ensure the children succeed in their aspirations
- able to demonstrate initiative and has a commitment to their own professional development
- a reflective and creative learner and teacher
- willing to fully embrace all aspects of school life
- able to create an inspiring and purposeful learning environment
We can offer:
- an opportunity to work within a Federation – (an Infant and Junior School) offering outstanding opportunities for professional development and the prospect of working in either of our happy and successful schools
- enthusiastic, happy, and well-behaved children
- a highly motivated and professional staff team with an experienced, approachable senior leadership team
- a school dedicated to learning and to ensuring that all our children’s social and emotional needs are met
- a very supportive Governing Body and active PTA
Location
The Federation of Liphook Infant School and Liphook CofE Junior School
Avenue Close,
Liphook
Hampshire
GU30 7QE
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 6th March 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 13th March 2026.
Please send completed application forms to: office@liphook-jun.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
The Federation of Liphook Infant School and Liphook Junior School and Hampshire 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 a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
