Job Description

Salary

Salary: Competitive United Learning PayScale (PT1 to PT6 depending on experience)

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

London

Job category/type

Y2

Date posted

17/11/2025

Job reference

REQ004222

KS1 Class Teacher (Year 2)

Contract Type:

Fixed Term until August 2026

Basis:

Full Time, 37.5 hours a week

Salary:

Competitive United Learning PayScale (PT1 to PT6 depending on experience)

Start Date:

January 2026

Application Deadline:

Friday, 28 November 2025

Interview Schedule:

Week commencing 02 December 2025

Salisbury Manor Primary School, located in the heart of Waltham Forest, is seeking a Year 2 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. Are you qualified, enthusiastic, and hard-working? Do you have the drive, ideas, and high expectations to help create a truly transformational school? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, research-driven, and teaching-focused environment?

We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working, and resilient teacher who is pupil-focused and eager for the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children. Our ambition to provide a high-quality education is unwavering; therefore, we seek an enthusiastic, determined, and standards-driven individual to ensure our pupils receive the exceptional education they deserve.

Why Join Us?

At Salisbury Manor Primary, we are a close-knit team dedicated to supporting one another and the children we serve. As part of the

United Learning Academy Trust

, we offer even greater opportunities to support your career and personal growth.

United Learning Academy Trust is a family of schools that shares a commitment to high standards and achieving excellence in education. Being part of this trust means you will benefit from:

More Time: With access to well-designed planning, training, and support systems, you will have more time to focus on what really matters--teaching and leading. The trust offers a shared services team to reduce administrative burden and provide excellent resources that allow you to focus on your professional responsibilities.

More Money: United Learning offers a competitive salary package along with additional benefits that reflect the value they place on their staff. You will also have access to fantastic opportunities for professional development and career progression across the trust, ensuring your efforts are recognised and rewarded.

More Support: You won't be alone in your journey. As part of United Learning, you will have access to a network of professionals who offer peer support, guidance, and expertise

.

By joining us, you will be part of a school and a wider trust that values its staff and is committed to giving you the resources and opportunities you need to excel.

Visits to the school is welcomed and our Twitter is updated regularly @ManorSalisbury. You can book a visit by emailing the school at

info@salisburymanorprimary.org.uk

or by calling the school on 0208 527 7433.

Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Experience teaching in a primary or secondary school setting. Strong understanding of the national curriculum. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefit:

Highly competitive pay, above national average. 26 days' annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum. At least one personal leave day a year. Access to an outstanding professional development programme. A respectful working environment. Supportive, friendly colleagues committed to each other's professional growth. The opportunity to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country. Collaborative working opportuniteies with colleagues across the Cluster and United Learning. Excellent employee benefits, including a highly sought-after pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support. Health Cash Plan (available after 6 months of service), giving money back on essential healthcare from opticians to physiotherapy, and 24/7 access to an online GP. Cycle to Work scheme Discounted Gym membership Car lease scheme Over 250 exclusive employee benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, discounts on weekly shopping, high street purchases, and meals out. Eye care vouchers and free flu vaccinations.

Note: We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

A Google search will be undertaken on shortlisted candidates for safer recruitment purposes