Key Role Information

Salary
£32916 to £45352 plus TLR for ideal candidate
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
29/10/2026 12:00
Interview
30 October 2026
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M6
Department
Key Stage 2
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Bentley High Street Primary School are seeking an outstanding, enthusiastic, and passionate Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our dedicated team. This role is crucial in guiding our Year 5 or Year 6 pupils through their final years of primary school, building both their academic confidence and their personal readiness for the transition ahead.


We Are Looking for Someone Who:

  1. Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  2. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum and assessment practices.
  3. Has a proven track record of outstanding teaching and securing strong pupil progress
  4. Possesses high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and inclusive classroom practice.
  5. Brings energy, creativity, and strong organizational skills to the team.
  6. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.


Leadership Opportunity (TLR Payment Available)

For a suitably experienced candidate, we are pleased to offer a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR 2) payment for leading Assessment and Academic Intervention across the key stage/school. In this role, you will oversee tracking pupil progress, analysing attainment data, and designing targeted intervention strategies to raise standards and close achievement gaps. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring middle leader looking to make a measurable, whole-school impact while developing their leadership pathway.


Bentley High Street Primary School is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust that currently comprises of 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School

 

Bentley High Street Primary School is an outstanding and vibrant school. We foster a positive climate and strive for all staff to develop a successful career. In order to achieve this, we put the maximum amount of effort into creating the very best professional development opportunities.


Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Bentley High Street Primary School?

 

At Bentley High Street our aim is to foster a love of learning and develop enquiring minds to enable all our children to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

 

We strive to ensure that our children value themselves as unique individuals, celebrating diversity and respecting differences. We work together as a community to enable all our children to grow to be responsible citizens and successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society.


Our Values permeate through everything we do and we expect our pupils to be ambitious to achieve their very best through being positive, self-motivated, engaged in their learning and independent in their decisions. There is a high focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding.


Education is a partnership between home and school and we place a great deal of emphasis on our partnership with parents and the community. We believe that children learn best when home and school work together.

 

Working in Exceed Learning Partnership will offer:


Excellent career development

Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum

The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Access to the most up-to-date training and development for Teaching Assistants

Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations

A highly committed and supportive Academy Governing Board and Trust Board of Directors

An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected

An ethos where we promote and support the importance of physical, emotional and mental wellbeing

Access to our comprehensive wellbeing support package in partnership with Schools Advisory Service which includes access to a wide range of services including 24-hour access to GP appointments, counselling, weight management and wellbeing exercise and health plans. 


Informal Communication and visits to the academy are welcome. To arrange to visit us, please contact our Head of School Madeleine Davey m.davey@bentleyhighst.elp.org.uk


Exceed Learning Partnership is an inclusive, diverse, supportive organisation. We care deeply about inclusive working practice and diverse teams. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suitable to the job and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief and disability.

 

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a Children’s Barred List Check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.


If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion - your application has been unsuccessful.



Benefits

Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package that gives employees 24 hour access to GP appointments, weight management and a range of wellbeing activities
Access to the most up to date training and support
Extensive career opportunities giving you the opportunity to grow and develop in your role with us
Auto enrollment into Teacher Pension Scheme

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree or equivalent qualificationessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

To have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application essential
Understanding and knowledge of current educational issuesessential
Awareness of professional development needs of self and othersessential
Ability to inspire pupils and young people to engage in life long learning essential
Awareness of effective learning and teaching strategies in a primary school and wider learning community
Knowledge and understanding of primary school improvement strategies

Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal skillsessential
Reliability and integrityessential
Good attendance and punctualityessential
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situationsessential
Good personal organisation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

About Us

Bentley High Street Primary School

Lorraine Burton

l.burton@elp.org.uk

High Street
Bentley
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN5 0AA

Safeguarding Information

Exceed Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices, outlined in our policy, and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.