Job details

Salary: Main Pay Scale M3-M6

Employer: Abbas and Templecombe Church School

Location: Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HP

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 2 December 2025 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Fixed Term Contract January 2026 to August 2026

Full Time

Main Pay Scale M3-M6

Our friendly village primary school is seeking to recruit a Class Teacher for our KS1 children, who understands that building strong relationships with children and parents is at the core of their role. We are a small Church school offering an inclusive environment which is committed to each child reaching their potential. This is a fixed term contract for 8 months while we continue trialling an Executive Headship Model.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

  • 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 and is willing to collaborate.
  • has the ability to inspire pupils to develop their potential to the full.
  • is resourceful, flexible and will contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • supports and embraces the Christian vision and ethos of the school.

What is in it for me?

  • enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children with good attitudes to school.
  • a caring and supportive Christian school.
  • friendly staff.
  • established links with other local schools and groups.
  • a commitment to CPD.
  • a leadership team that truly cares about staff’s wellbeing.

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange a visit. Please phone (01963 370481) or email (enquiries@at.bwmat.org) to arrange an appointment.

The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Deadline and how to apply:

  • Closing date: 2 December 2025
  • Interview date: 11 December 2025

This post will commence: 5 January 2026

Apply on the Abbas and Templecombe Church School website

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