Job details

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1-6

Employer: Bishop Henderson C of E VC Primary School

Location: Taunton, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 13 May 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

  • Ideally specialising in music
  • Required for September 2026
  • Main Pay Scale 1-6
  • 1 x Permanent 0.6 FTE

What will I be doing?

Want to work in a school where learning is child centred and teachers are valued? Are you passionate about great learning?

We are looking for an inspirational teacher for our KS2 Team. If you are excited about teaching and bringing learning to life, then you could be the right person for our school. You will need qualified teacher status, clearances and personal qualities that will support and enrich our excellent school community. We are seeking teachers who are keen to continue their own professional learning and who will contribute positively to our school’s future.

What is in it for me?

  • A really warm welcome, a friendly, supportive team and a tremendous professional opportunity within a large, caring and popular school close to the centre of Somerset’s County Town, Taunton.
  • An opportunity to be part of a hard-working and talented team, committed to child centred learning and achieving high standards in an excellent school. (Ofsted ‘Good’ 2023, SIAMS 2025).
  • The support of our enthusiastic children, parents/carers and the wider school community;
  • The opportunity for your own professional development.

Supporting documents and information

Application forms, available from our website, are required and you should include within the personal statement section:
a) what excites you about being a teacher
b) a summary of your continued professional development;
c) why you are applying to Bishop Henderson Church of England VA Primary School including what you can contribute to the school and what the school can offer you.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.

Application to reach the Headteacher, Mrs Rachel White, by noon on Wednesday 13 May (Closing date)

Interview date: Tuesday 19 May, details will be provided.

Apply on the Bishop Henderson C of E VC Primary School website

Apply now