KS2 Primary Teacher
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Lytham St. Annes | Ofsted Rated 'Good' Primary School | September 2026 Start
- Paid to Teacher Pay Scale (MPS/UPS dependent on experience) £168.80 - £261.78
A welcoming and well-respected primary school in Lytham St. Annes is seeking a passionate and dedicated KS2 Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive school community with a strong leadership team, excellent behaviour standards, and a clear commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted and prides itself on creating a positive and inclusive environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive.
The RoleThe successful candidate will take on full classroom responsibilities within Key Stage 2, delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire pupils and support strong academic progress.
Responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Creating a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
- Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress
- Differentiating lessons to support pupils of all abilities
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
- Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, phase leaders, and senior leadership
- Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Contributing to the wider school community and extracurricular activities where appropriate
The school is looking for someone who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2 or relevant placement experience
- Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom practice
- Is enthusiastic, organised, and committed to raising attainment
- Has excellent behaviour management and communication skills
- Can create engaging lessons that motivate and challenge pupils
- Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life
ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply and will be fully supported through their induction period.
What The School Offers- A supportive and approachable leadership team
- Friendly and collaborative staff environment
- Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils
- Opportunities for CPD and career progression
- A positive school culture focused on staff wellbeing and development
This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed primary teacher or ECT looking to join a successful and supportive school environment within a highly regarded Lytham St. Annes primary school.
Please apply now or contact Issy for further information on the KS2 Primary Teacher position in Lytham St. Annes /
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your KS2 experience: "Taught 28 Year 5 pupils, achieving 85% at expected standard in SATs"
🎯 Emphasise your behaviour management skills as the school prides itself on excellent behaviour standards
🌐 Mention any experience with differentiation as supporting pupils of all abilities is key
🤝 If you're an ECT, highlight your enthusiasm for the induction support programme they offer
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- •Delivered National Curriculum lessons to 30 KS2 pupils, achieving 92% at expected standard in Year 6 SATs
- •Collaborated with 2 teaching assistants to differentiate learning for 8 SEN pupils, improving their progress by 15%
- •Implemented behaviour management strategies that reduced classroom disruptions by 40% over one academic year
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your KS2 Primary Teacher position at this Ofsted 'Good' school in Lytham St. Annes immediately caught my attention, particularly the emphasis on supporting ECTs through comprehensive induction and the school's commitment to high-quality National Curriculum delivery. My QTS qualification and experience in differentiation strategies align perfectly with your requirements for engaging pupils of all abilities.
My background in Key Stage 2 teaching has equipped me with strong classroom management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and phase leaders to support pupil progress and attainment.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan lessons to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum for KS2?
- ›What strategies do you use to differentiate learning for pupils of varying abilities?
- ›How do you assess and track pupil progress in KS2?
- ›Describe your approach to working with teaching assistants in the classroom
- ›How would you contribute to raising attainment in KS2?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed challenging behaviour in your classroom
- ›Describe how you build positive relationships with parents and colleagues
- ›Give an example of when you worked collaboratively as part of a teaching team
- ›How do you motivate and engage pupils who are struggling with learning?
- ›Describe a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for different learning needs
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 your classroom
Describe how you build positive relationships with parents and colleagues