Year Leader/Class Teacher

Part of Heigham Community Federation  Tel: 01603 441034  Email:  office@aveneujunior.org   Website:  https:// www.avenuejuniorschool.org     Salary: MPS 1-6 plus TLR2  Permanent  Full Time (Job Share considered)  Required for September 2026  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced teacher/s to take on the position of Year Lead (Year 5) at our vibrant, creative and exciting school. Whilst the post is for Year Leader, there is the potential for candidates to also be considered for a class teacher role (MPS).  We will ask candidates invited for interview if they would like to be considered for other roles.  As Year Lead, you would have a class teacher responsibility with additional release time to support your role.   As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will make a substantial contribution to continuing the school’s drive to provide an excellent education for our pupils.  Avenues is part of the Heigham Community Federation with Recreation Road Infant School. We are proud to be a School of Sanctuary and as such we are committed to being inclusive, diverse and welcoming. We are keen to hear from all candidates including people from ethnically diverse communities and those that share our commitment to equality and Anti-racism.   We are seeking to employ someone who:  has a genuine love for children and is committed to their well-being.   is an inclusive practitioner and has the belief in the ability of all students to achieve highly and a commitment to raising pupils’ progress.   is an excellent teacher with high expectations of their own work as well as children’s work and behaviour.   can inspire the children and staff in the year group to be the best that they can be.   is committed to the whole life of our school and is willing to offer extracurricular activities.   can communicate well with all members of our school community and can engage and lead their team effectively.   is committed to self-improvement through engaging proactively with professional development.  Avenue Junior School is a large Junior School located in central Norwich. We have wonderfully enthusiastic children with a stimulating and creative curriculum with a good record of academic achievement. Open afternoon for viewing the school: Thursday 7th May at 4pm. Please register your interest by emailing hr@avenuejunior.org   How to apply  A job specification is available from ‘attachments’  To download an application form, please click the ‘apply for job’ button. Completed application forms should be returned via email to  hr@heighamcf.org