Job details

Salary: ECT or MS 1 – 6

Employer: Combe St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School

Location: Chard, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 2 June 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Permanent Contract from September 2025

Salary Range: ECT or MS 1 – 6 (Full-Time or Part-Time / Job Share considered)

An opportunity has arisen for someone to join our friendly village primary school as a Class Teacher. Combe St Nicholas is a small church school in the heart of the village of Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. It was rated “Good” by OFSTED in September 2022 and “Excellent” by SIAMS in December 2019. It is an inclusive school committed to giving an excellent, broad education for all.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The Governors would like to appoint a teacher who:

  • Is extremely motivated and enthusiastic about approaching learning in innovative ways, in line with our whole school approach
  • Is committed to high quality teaching and learning
  • Has high expectations and is passionate about working with children
  • Is a good team player
  • Has the ability to inspire pupils and colleagues to develop their potential to the full
  • Is resourceful, flexible and will to contribute to the wider life of the school
  • Has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to keeping children safe in our school.
  • Supports and embraces the Christian vision and ethos of the school
  • Has experience of more than one Key Stage (not essential)

What is in it for me?

The school can offer:

  • Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children with good attitudes to learning
  • A caring and supportive Christian school
  • Friendly staff
  • Supportive Governing Body
  • Established links with other local schools and groups
  • A commitment to CPD

DBS check

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a key issue for us and so any offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

Supporting documents and information

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the School Office @ Combe St Nicholas School Telephone: 01460 63116 Email : the School Business Manager PMooney@combestnics.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 12pm

Interviews: Week Beginning 9 June

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Apply now