KS2 Teacher

Job Introduction

Role:                     KS2 Class Teacher

Closing date:       20th February 2026

Interview date:     6th March 2026

Job Start Date:    1st September 2026

Contract/Hours:   Permanent

Salary Type:         Teacher’s main pay scale

Salary Details:      £32,916 - £45,352

Hours of work:     Full time ideally, but part time will be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Teacher to join the team at our wonderful two-form entry village school. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious Teacher for a KS2 class.

We are a popular school, with delightful children, who are incredibly eager to learn. Our highly committed team work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our children. The school itself is located in the heart of the rural village of Swanmore in the Meon Valley, within easy reach of Winchester, Southampton and Fareham.    

Are you:

•    Looking for a new and exciting challenge?

•    Excited by the prospect of helping to continue the development of a wonderful community focused primary school?

•    Desire the opportunity to work in supportive, positive and friendly team?

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who will:

•    Be a strong and reflective classroom practitioner

•    Be willing to engage in the wider school life  

•    Be able to enthuse and inspire learners and staff alike

•    Be able to demonstrate high expectations of behaviour  

•    Be a team player with good interpersonal skills  

•    Be ambitious, forward thinking and aspirational, bringing new ideas to the classroom and school

•    Be able to inspire learning beyond the classroom

•    Be committed to valuing every child, ensuring the very best outcomes for all putting the needs and  welfare of children above all else

•    Engage actively and positively with parents

•    Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children.

We can offer you:

•    A caring ethos, centred around our core Christian Values of ‘Love, Honesty and Respect’   

•    A creative and engaging integrated curriculum  

•    A strong, supportive team who are willing to share expertise 

•    A fantastic residential programme  

•    A modern learning environment with extensive developed outdoor space and lots of opportunities for outdoor learning  

•    Excellent professional development opportunities  

•    Timetabled regular release for co-ordinator leadership role  

•    Committed and enthusiastic staff dedicated to bringing out the full potential of each child

•    Children who are happy, valued, well-motivated, friendly and hard working

•    A supportive Governing Body, Senior Leadership team and parents.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to our future success and be part of children’s development at a crucial time in their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Application Procedure:

  
To really appreciate the soul of our school, we warmly encourage you to visit us.  Our Headteacher, John Paterson, would be delighted to show you around and can offer tours at 4pm on 28th and 29th January, 3rd, 5th, 9th and 11th February 2026.

Please telephone the school office on 01489 894555 or email adminoffice@swanmore-pri.hants.sch.uk to arrange a visit.  

Safer Recruitment

We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.