KS2 Primary School Teacher
Job description
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At Engage Education, we’re currently looking for a passionate Key Stage 2 teacher to work Full Time on a temporary basis at a successful, forward-thinking primary school in Brighton.
This role is due to start from September 2026.
Brighton has transport links by train and bus. It is a lively town and this school is based on large grounds. It is a 2 form entry and is always over subscribed and known as one of the best schools in the area.
If you are an ambitious teacher who is passionate about teaching and capable of delivering outstanding, creative lessons, we would love to hear from you. The school is happy to consider ECTs as well as those with more experience.
The ideal applicant will be:- A qualified teacher with QTS
- Experienced in teaching Key Stage 2 children
- Able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum
- An outstanding teacher with a love of children and teaching
- Able to inspire and innovate in the classroom
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
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How to apply:You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Emphasise your Key Stage 2 experience with specific examples: 'Taught Year 4 class of 28 pupils, achieving 95% pass rates'
🌐 Mention your National Curriculum knowledge with concrete subjects you've delivered effectively
🎯 If you're an ECT, highlight this as the school welcomes early career teachers alongside experienced ones
🤝 Showcase creative lesson examples that demonstrate your ability to inspire and innovate in the classroom
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- •Delivered National Curriculum objectives to 30 KS2 pupils across Years 3-6, achieving 92% target attainment in core subjects
- •Developed creative lesson plans incorporating cross-curricular themes, increasing pupil engagement scores by 85% in termly assessments
- •Managed behaviour and learning support for 4 SEN pupils within mainstream KS2 classes, maintaining inclusive classroom environment
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Key Stage 2 Teacher position at the Brighton primary school through Engage Education. With my QTS qualification and National Curriculum expertise, I am excited to contribute to this oversubscribed school's continued success from September 2026.
My background in Key Stage 2 education has equipped me with the skills to deliver outstanding, creative lessons that inspire young learners. I am particularly drawn to this role as it offers the opportunity to work in one of Brighton's most respected primary schools while benefiting from Engage Education's professional development support.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you adapt National Curriculum requirements for different learning abilities in KS2?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track KS2 pupil progress?
- ›How do you plan creative lessons that meet curriculum objectives?
- ›What strategies do you use for behaviour management in primary classrooms?
- ›How do you differentiate learning for SEN pupils in mainstream KS2 classes?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you inspired a reluctant learner in your classroom
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach mid-lesson
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour while maintaining a positive learning environment?
- ›Give an example of when you collaborated with parents to support a child's learning
- ›Tell me about a creative lesson you delivered that engaged all pupils
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you inspired a reluctant learner in your classroom
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your teaching approach mid-lesson