KS2 Teacher

Join Our Team as a Classroom Teacher (1.0 FTE) at Blackhorse Primary School!

Start date: 01/09/2026

Salary: Teachers' Main Scale (MPS 1 - MPS 2)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31/08/2027 to cover the secondment of the substantive post-holder.

Application Closing Date: 03/06/2026 (9am) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date.

Interview Date: 10/06/2026

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Classroom Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s learning and development, with a creative approach that inspires a love of learning and encourages every child to succeed. You will be a reflective practitioner who works collaboratively with colleagues, values feedback, and is committed to continuous professional development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Demonstrates proven standards of excellent teaching
• Has experience of planning for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment
• Shows commitment and passion when working with pupils through aspirational target setting
• Can demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice
• Provides an ambitious learning environment which meets every child’s needs
• Has boundless enthusiasm and enjoys working as part of a team
• Is willing to become involved in the life of the school
• A willingness to undertake further training and professional growth
• Believes that champions are built not born

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for further details about the role.

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Blackhorse Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family of 17 schools (13 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023.

OFSTED said the following about our school in November 2025:

“Children arrive at Blackhorse with a skip in their step and a smile on their faces. The School’s mantra of ‘champions are built, not born’ is central... it is the golden thread that runs throughout all aspects of school life. There is deliberate intention to provide pupils with a comprehensive range of enrichment opportunities. Inclusion is a considerable strength. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff feel proud to work in the school and feel valued.”

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to join one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in the county, with a strong track record for developing staff.
• A Great Working Environment: Join a skilled, supportive and highly motivated team with a warm, inclusive ethos, strong community links, and a culture where colleagues support one another to be the best they can be.
• A Modern Learning Environment: Work in a well-equipped building with attractive outdoor spaces that enhance teaching and learning.
• Highly motivated children who have a genuine love of learning.
• A Bespoke Curriculum: Shape and deliver an engaging, individualised curriculum that meets the diverse needs and interests of your learners.
• Collaboration and Shared Learning: Work closely with colleagues across the Trust and with partner schools, including Emersons Green Primary, benefiting from shared expertise and partnership working.
• Professional Growth and Career Progression: Access high-quality CPD, coaching and mentoring, with clear pathways for career development and progression across our network of 17 schools.
• Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing through an annual Wellbeing Day, active Wellbeing Committees, regular staff voice opportunities, and access to a comprehensive medical support package including physiotherapy, counselling, mental health services and more — all designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: Enjoy excellent pension scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme and access to a retail discount platform to support your financial wellbeing.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.