Job details

Salary: MS1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,452)

Employer: Combe St Nicholas

Location: Combe St Nicholas (Chard) , Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 5 January 2026 5:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Class Teacher from January 2026

Part-Time (18.75)

Salary Range: MS1 – 6

(£32,916 – £45,452)

What will I be doing?

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.

We are looking for a part-time teacher to join our friendly and supportive team, on Thursdays and Fridays in the first instance.  We are looking for someone who is available from the beginning of the Spring Term (January 2026) or as soon as possible after that.

The role is to cover a Year 2/3 class for half day on Thursday mornings, and then to work in our Reception class, which is part of our wonderful Early Years Unit, on Thursday afternoons and all day on Friday.

 

 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This is a temporary role for 2 terms in the first instance, pending a staffing review.  We are seeking a teacher, with experience of mixed age classes, who will embrace our project-based approach to the curriculum and who is willing to throw themselves into the life of our busy school community.

What is in it for me?

  • Enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children with good attitudes to learning
  • A caring and supportive Christian school
  • A commitment to CPD

DBS check

DBS Check required

Supporting documents and information

If you would like to know more about the role or about Combe St Nicholas C of E VA Primary School then please feel free to email our Headteacher, Joanna Roussea, JRousseau@combestnics.co.uk with any questions you may have.

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the School Office @ Combe St Nicholas School Telephone Number 01460 63116 or email  PMooney@combestnics.co.uk

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.

Interviews will take place: 8 January 2026

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