Job Description
Location: Tonbridge
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
Contract: Full-Time
Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Essential
Are you a passionate, adaptable and dedicated KS2 teacher looking for your next exciting opportunity?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming school in Tonbridge, Kent, starting January 2027.
The school offers both mainstream education and an alternative provision setting, providing a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is keen to make a real difference to pupils with a range of educational needs and abilities.
There is flexibility for the successful candidate to work within the main school, the alternative provision unit, or potentially across both settings, depending on experience and suitability.
The Role
As a KS2 Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum.
- Teach within the mainstream school or alternative provision unit.
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
- Create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting positive relationships and engagement.
- Monitor, assess and support pupil progress.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders.
- Support pupils'' academic, social and emotional development.
- Encourage confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential.
- Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
- Has a good understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum.
- Is adaptable and confident working with pupils with diverse needs.
- Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Is patient, resilient and passionate about making a difference.
- Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Is enthusiastic about inclusive education and alternative provision.
Experience working within alternative provision, SEND or challenging classroom environments would be advantageous.
What''s on Offer?
- Main Pay Scale (MPS), dependent on experience.
- Full-time teaching opportunity.
- January 2027 start.
- Based in Tonbridge, Kent.
- Flexibility to teach within the mainstream school or alternative provision unit.
- A rewarding opportunity to support pupils with different educational needs.
- A supportive school environment.
If you are a qualified KS2 teacher looking for a new challenge and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential, we would love to hear from you!
Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.