Class Teacher - KS2 in Norwich

Taverham VC CE Junior School, situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Norwich, is a vibrant, welcoming and popular school with a good reputation. We were judged 'good' at our last OFSTED inspection. We are looking for an excellent, hard‑working teacher with a strong commitment to teaching a broad curriculum and an imaginative approach to learning. We are also looking for someone to work collaboratively as part of our large, well‑established and happy staff team.

What we’re looking for:

• Places the child at the centre of all they do.
• Can deliver consistently good, inspirational teaching that excites and motivates children.
• Has high standards and expectations.
• Makes effective use of assessment to ensure teaching is appropriately tailored to all children.
• Is a good team player and shows flexibility and initiative.
• Is reflective and committed to their own professional development and can evaluate the effectiveness of their teaching.
• Is supportive of the school’s ethos and values and is a positive role model for children and colleagues.
• Is enthusiastic, has a sense of fun and enjoys being a teacher.
• Will embrace the opportunity of working in a Church of England school.

We offer:

• Talented, friendly, supportive and professional colleagues.
• Happy, confident, motivated and well‑behaved children, who have an excellent attitude to school and learning.
• Good opportunities for professional development.
• A well‑resourced school, with attractive, spacious grounds.
• Interested, effective and supportive governors.
• Very good relationships with parents, the community and the local church.

Visits to the school prior to applying are encouraged – please contact the school office or 01603 867740 to arrange.

How to apply:

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’. Applications should be made on an official application form which can be downloaded by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed forms should be returned to the school via email – office@taverhamjunior.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 1 July 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: 7 July 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 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.