Key Stage 1 Teacher

About the job

Key information

• maternity cover
• Full-time, fixed-term post – Pay Range MPS/UPS
• Application Closing Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
• Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 21 October
• Start date: January 2026

What will I be doing?

Beech Grove is a welcoming, ambitious, and thriving school where staff and pupils flourish together. As we continue to build on our successes and celebrate rising achievement, there’s never been a better time to become part of our journey.

We are deeply committed to the professional growth and wellbeing of our staff. You will benefit from high-quality training, tailored development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher or an experienced educator seeking your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Our strong ECT programme includes dedicated mentoring, CPD, and networking opportunities to help you thrive.

In this role, you will join a passionate and successful KS1 team, working closely with experienced colleagues. Your PPA time will be protected and planned within your phase, supported by a skilled and encouraging phase leader.

Come and make a difference; grow your career in a school that invests in you.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent class teacher with an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and how pupils learn
• Passionate about children’s learning and keen to ensure all children make progress
• A skilful communicator who can forge effective working relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A strong team player who is committed to making a difference
• Keen to engage with continuing professional development and develop their skills
• Ambitious for themselves and the school
• Hardworking and reflective, with a good sense of humour

What is in it for me?

We offer a school that is:

• Welcoming and friendly with pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Committed to ensuring all pupils meet their full potential, develop as well rounded individuals, and are well prepared for the next phase of their education
• Staffed by a highly skilled and cohesive team who strive to achieve high standards
• Committed to providing high quality, continuous professional development
• Passionate about school improvement and open to new ideas
• Governed by a strong and supportive Board of Governors

DBS check

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Supporting documents and information

Visitors who come to Beech Grove frequently comment on what a warm and friendly school it is. If you would like to experience this first hand, please contact the school office to arrange a visit by calling 01823 662438 or emailing office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk.

Please email completed application forms to the email address above by
12pm on Wednesday 15th October. We encourage candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity as we may interview early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risk damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Apply on the Beech Grove Primary School website

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