Class Teacher – Early Years/KS1
Closing in 17 days (9 November 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Main Scale 2-6
Employer: Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School
Location: Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 9 November 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Required from January 2027
- Full time (or Part Time 0.6 also available)
- Initially 12 month Fixed Term Contract with opportunity for permanent position
- Salary Main Scale 2-6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and committed Class Teacher to join Curry Rivel Church of England Primary School. Our school is a thriving Primary School & Nursery serving the village of Curry Rivel and surrounding areas. We enjoy close links with the community, church and our families. With our great team, who support each other and work closely together to maintain high expectations for all, we are continuing on our exciting journey, striving for the best for all of our pupils.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are now seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate colleague who understands the power of working within a team and, who from the beginning will feel ready to add something to the Curry Rivel community. A commitment to delivering high quality learning experiences with equal care and challenge will be essential. Additionally, a great enthusiasm for learning, a desire for self-development through research and a passion for designing engaging learning experiences are qualities we value.
Core requirements:
- Support the school’s Christian ethos.
- Establish positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
- Be passionate about teaching and learning, and including knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy
- Respond proactively to parental concerns relating to any aspect of pupil learning, teaching and pastoral care of pupils.
- Be committed to the provision of pupils with SEND, including liaison with external professionals and the school’s SENDCo.
- Have an interest in or experience in curriculum subject leadership and leading improvements across a school.
- Have experience or knowledge of delivering the curriculum to Early Years/Key Stage 1 children.
What is in it for me?
The Governors and Leadership Team proactively support the well-being of all staff through an open and transparent culture, supportive buddies, a regard for work-load, a live on-going discussion about well-being in staff meetings and regular staff social events.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please make an appointment with the school office and our Head teacher, Mrs Angela Sullivan, would enjoy showing you our lovely school. Any emails regarding visits will be picked up over the half term period. Application forms and further details are available from the school or Dillington websites.
Curry Rivel Primary School & Little Pips Nursery are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
- Closing date: 9 November 2026 9am
- Shortlisting date: 9 November 2026
- Interviews: 12 November 2026