Job details

Salary: Main Scale 2 - 6 (£33,483 - £43,607)

Employer: St Benedict’s C. of E. VA Junior School

Location: Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 15 May 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Full time class teacher to cover maternity leave

Salary: Main Scale 2 – 6 (£33483 – £43607)
Hours: Full time
Start date: 1 September 2025

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to cover a Year 5 class during maternity leave. This will be a full time teaching role alongside an experienced year group partner teacher.

St Benedict’s is a friendly, inclusive school in the vibrant and diverse town of Glastonbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and dedicated teacher to join our friendly, hardworking and experienced team determined to deliver an engaging, exciting wider curriculum and offer our pupils the best possible learning experience, with an emphasis on wellbeing.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be someone who has:

  • High expectations and aspirations for all our children’s achievement and behaviour,
  • The ability to ensure high quality teaching in their class,
  • The ability to motivate and inspire others,
  • The ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

What is in it for me?

We will offer you:

  • Delightful, creative well behaved children who are keen to learn,
  • A supportive, committed and hardworking team of staff, Governors and parents,
  • Encouragement and support to develop your skills and expertise.

DBS check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo criminal background checks via the disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

Where possible, we would encourage applicants to visit the school and to view our website. If unable to visit, please telephone the school to arrange an informal conversation with the Head teacher.

Closing Date: Noon Thursday 15 May 2025

Interview Date: Monday 19 May 2025

For an application form, please visit the school website.

Applications should be emailed to office@stbens.school and include a completed application form and covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mr P Ranger.

Apply on the St Benedict’s C. of E. VA Junior School website

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