Early Years & Phonics Lead (0.8) and SENCO (0.1)

Job details

Salary: MPS/UPS

Employer: Oake, Bradford & Nynehead C of E (VC) Primary School

Location: Taunton, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 1 June 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Come and join our small, friendly village school!

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring colleagues to join us at an exciting time in our school’s journey.

Early Years & Phonics Lead – 0.8, teaching our mixed Reception/Year 1 class
SENCO – 0.1 (half a day a week)

The roles can be combined or applied for separately – please state your preference when applying.

We are looking for people who share our ambition for every child and, above all, bring a positive, can-do attitude. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career.

Our Early Years & Phonics Lead will work closely with our wonderful Little Acorns Nursery and lead phonics across the school. We follow Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised.

What is in it for me?

Lovely, well-behaved children who are keen to learn
A small, friendly and supportive team
A school that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
An active and enthusiastic PTA
Committed governors and strong links with our families and village community
The opportunity to bring your own ideas and help shape the next stage of our school’s journey

We are a caring Church school where “Let your light shine” is at the heart of what we do.

DBS check

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks.