We are looking for a Year 2 partner teacher alongside our current Year 2 teacher while they are Acting Deputy Headteacher for the period 1 September 2025 – 31 March 2026.
The role will be based at IKB Primary School which opened in September 2020 to Reception pupils and has grown organically by a year group with every following year. We now have children in all year groups up to Year 4, looking forward to moving in to year 5 and are now welcoming a two form cohort each year. Our class teachers work closely with the Headteacher and existing teachers to plan and deliver an appropriate curriculum that meets the needs of each child. The role also involves embracing the shared values which are reflected in our teaching and how our children learn. You should be a committed and high-quality teacher able to take on the unique challenges a growing school offers.
In return we offer the opportunity to work with a nurturing and supportive team, who are open to new and innovative ideas and ways of working to support that important work life balance.
Job purpose:
- To plan and prepare lessons that support effective curriculum delivery.
- To deliver the curriculum in a manner that meets the needs of individual children.
- To create an inviting and stimulating teaching environment within the classroom.
- To have a well-informed vision for the curriculum and be committed to a culture of continuous improvement.
- To support and contribute to attempts to achieve continuous improvement in all aspects of the work of the IKB and the Trust.
- To implement an effective and positive approach to behaviour management that supports high quality learning.
We highly recommend and encourage all prospective candidates to visit IKB, prior to applying, for a tour. If you would like this opportunity please see our application pack for tour dates and then email the school with your preferred time.
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.