Upper Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher – Bishop Auckland

Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Role: Upper Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher
Key Stage: KS2 – Years 5 & 6
Start Date: Start September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Upper Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Bishop Auckland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable teacher who has previous experience teaching within Years 5 and/or 6 and understands the expectations and challenges of Upper Key Stage 2.

The successful teacher will take responsibility for delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that challenge pupils, support their individual needs and help them make strong progress across the curriculum.

You’ll be joining a supportive school environment where high standards are encouraged and staff work collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils.

What We’re Looking For

We’re particularly interested in hearing from experienced teachers who:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have proven experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Years 5 or 6
Have a strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum
Are confident planning, delivering and assessing lessons across the primary curriculum
Understand the expectations around pupil progress and attainment in Upper KS2
Can adapt teaching to meet a range of abilities and additional needs
Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
Are committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and positive learning environment

Experience preparing pupils for Year 6 SATs would be particularly valuable.

Key Responsibilities

As an Upper KS2 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum
Creating engaging learning opportunities that motivate and challenge pupils
Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress
Using assessment effectively to inform future teaching
Differentiating learning to support pupils with varying abilities and needs
Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and engagement
Supporting pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary education
Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, teachers and senior leaders
Communicating effectively with parents and carers
Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

About You

You’ll be an experienced primary teacher who is comfortable taking ownership of an Upper KS2 classroom from day one.

You’ll understand how to balance academic expectations with creating a classroom where children feel supported, motivated and confident in their learning.

Strong curriculum knowledge, effective behaviour management and the ability to build positive relationships will be essential.