KS2 Class Teacher - September Start - Colchester
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KS2 Class Teacher – September Start – Colchester
Protocol Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Colchester from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher with strong Key Stage 2 knowledge and a passion for delivering engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils.
The ideal candidate will:
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Have strong KS2 curriculum knowledge
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Demonstrate effective behaviour management skills
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Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
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Be committed, reliable, and professional
In return, the school offers:
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A supportive and friendly team environment
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Well-behaved and motivated pupils
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Opportunities for professional development
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A positive and inclusive school culture
Benefits of working with Protocol Education:
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Competitive daily rates
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
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FREE CPD and training courses
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Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
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Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate KS2 teacher looking for a new opportunity this September, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your KS2 curriculum expertise prominently as this is the core requirement mentioned throughout the advert
📊 Quantify your classroom impact: 'Improved Year 5 maths attainment by 15% through targeted intervention'
🚗 Mention your full UK driving licence and vehicle access early as this is specifically required
🎯 Emphasise your behaviour management strategies as the school values well-behaved pupils
🤝 Showcase examples of building positive relationships with both pupils and teaching staff
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- •Delivered KS2 curriculum across 8 primary schools through supply teaching, maintaining 95% positive feedback from headteachers
- •Implemented behaviour management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions by 40% within first term of placement
- •Prepared Year 6 cohort of 28 pupils for SATs, achieving 85% combined reading, writing and maths standard
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Protocol Education's KS2 Class Teacher position in Colchester represents exactly the kind of supportive primary environment where I can apply my curriculum expertise and behaviour management skills. Having developed strong Key Stage 2 knowledge and a track record of building positive pupil relationships, I am well-positioned to contribute to your welcoming school community from September.
My background in primary education has equipped me with the adaptability and professionalism essential for supply teaching, alongside the curriculum delivery skills that inspire and challenge KS2 pupils across all ability levels.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate KS2 curriculum content for mixed-ability classes?
- ›What assessment strategies do you use to track KS2 pupil progress?
- ›How do you implement the National Curriculum requirements for KS2?
- ›Describe your approach to preparing Year 6 pupils for SATs
- ›How do you integrate cross-curricular learning in KS2?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed challenging behaviour in a KS2 classroom
- ›Describe how you built a positive relationship with a difficult pupil
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a new school environment
- ›How do you handle working with different teaching teams across multiple schools?
- ›Describe a time when you had to maintain professional standards under pressure
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you managed challenging behaviour in a KS2 classroom
Describe how you built a positive relationship with a difficult pupil