About the job

Key information

• Salary Range: MPS/UPS Depending on experience
• Hours/Contract: Full Time Maternity Cover for 1 year
• Start Date: 22 April 2025
• Closing Date: 17 January 2025
• Interview Date: 24 January 2025

Wiveliscombe Primary School, near Taunton, is seeking a Key Stage Two teacher to join our wonderful school community in April 2025. This post is to cover a maternity leave and is temporary for one year. This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and successful school.

What will I be doing?

Responsibilities include:

• To maintain the positive ethos and promote the values of the school
• To plan and deliver effective lessons which deliver good progress and achievement for all pupils
• To be responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of pupils
• To build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors which support the work of the school
• To play a significant role in the life of the school and contribute to whole school development
• To provide a model of good practice for aspects of teaching and learning
• To contribute to raising achievement beyond your own class

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful applicant will:

• Be an enthusiastic and creative classroom practitioner who can make learning and teaching effective and fun.
• Be an excellent teacher.
• Have the vision, drive and energy to build on our achievements.

What is in it for me?

At Wiveliscombe Primary School we offer:

• A thriving rural school
• Wonderful pupils and supportive parents
• An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors
• Excellent CPD

DBS check

Wiveliscombe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

If you think this role may be for you and would like further information, or an informal chat, please contact Lucy Crowe, our Head Teacher, for an initial conversation by calling 01984 623325.

To apply, please download an application form for teaching posts from the school website and return your application form to the school office via email (office@wiveliscombeprimary.com)

School Background

We are a rural school at the heart of the community. At Wiveliscombe Primary School our vision is to be the best we can be. What does this mean for our children? It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to thrive and meet their own potential.

Apply on the Wiveliscombe Primary School website

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