Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
Closing in 15 days (23 January 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: MPS – Subject to Experience
Employer: Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre
Location: Chard, Somerset, TA20 1NS
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 23 January 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Full Time Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Salary Range: MPS – Subject to Experience
Required from April 2026
The Governing Body wishes to appoint, from April 2026, an aspirational and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our highly dedicated staff in Year 4.
Avishayes is a one form entry Single Academy Primary School with its own Teacher-led Nursery class. We pride ourselves on having high expectations for all of our children and encourage staff to have the highest expectations of themselves as learners too.
If you would like to work in a dynamic context and have a solution-focussed approach, then this is the job for you. You would be expected to have a flexible and confident approach to teaching with an interest in enquiry-led pedagogy.
You would have the opportunity to work within our committed staff team who work collaboratively to share best practice and provide a stimulating and engaging curriculum for our children.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Passionate, creative and committed;
- Able to teach through a holistic approach recognising the ‘whole child’;
- Has the aspiration to improve the education for learners in their phase;
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children;
- Has energy and initiative;
- Has a willingness to share ideas;
- Has exemplary communication skills and team work;
- Able to promote high standards of achievement and behaviour;
- An excellent practitioner with well-developed classroom management skills;
- Able to plan and assess effectively for all children;
- Supportive of the ethos of the school.
What is in it for me?
In return, we can offer you:
- A school where ‘children get off to a flying start’
- Enthusiastic children who want to do their best;
- Supportive parents;
- Happy staff, who work together as a team;
- A commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing;
- A vibrant school with plenty of outdoor space.
DBS check
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Supporting documents and information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment or to request a phone call from the Headteacher.
Application packs are available from the school website, please email completed forms to: office@avishayes.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing Date: Friday 23 January at 9 a.m.
