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Class Teacher - Year 5

Wilfred Owen Primary School · Shrewsbury · Shropshire

Job description

The Opportunity at Wilfred Owen
  • Position: KS2 Teacher (Year 5)
  • Hours: 1.0FTE - Monday to Friday
  • Contract Terms: Permanent
  • Start Date: either 1 September 2026 or 2 November 2026 or 1 January 2027
  • Salary: M3-M6
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 at 12.00pm
  • Interview Date: Monday 13th July 2026

Context

We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 teacher to join our forward-thinking school.

We are looking for someone with excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills, who can offer creative and stimulating teaching and learning opportunities to our children in Key Stage Two. You must have the ability to inspire and be passionate about raising standards for all our children through a rich and varied curriculum. Ideally, you will have significant experience in positive behaviour management and teaching children with SEN. In return, we offer a caring and supportive whole-school ethos, an excellent team of staff and high-quality opportunities for professional development and collaborative working.

Vision Our vision is simple - for all our pupils to have high aspirations and to have a wide range of opportunities to develop the knowledge they need to reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

  • A nurturing school environment focused on lifelong learning
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities
  • Access to wellbeing support including mental health first aiders, counselling and wellness programmes
  • Flexible working policies and generous leave packages
  • Pension scheme, cycle-to-work programme and other staff benefits

Safeguarding Commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other checks.

Benefits

M3-M6

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About this school

Wilfred Owen Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
216
Avg teacher salary
£48,697
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.8:1
Academy trust
EMPOWER TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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Location

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Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SH

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Salary
M3-M6
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
7 June 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026

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