Job details

Salary: MPS / UPS

Employer: King Ina Church of England Academy

Location: Somerton, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 6 June 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

  • Contract type: Full Time
  • Contract term: Temporary – Cover for Maternity Leave
  • Salary: MPS / UPS

This position is not suitable for ECTs

The Directors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, creative, committed and inspirational KS1 teacher to join our thriving academy in September 2025.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a thorough knowledge of the primary curriculum and a wide range of teaching strategies
  • Have knowledge and experience of teaching Key Stage 1
  • Have high expectations of pupils to ensure they reach their potential
  • Be creative in their approach to teaching and learning
  • Be committed to collaborative learning and ongoing professional development
  • Be supportive of the Academy’s approach to Emotion Coaching

What is in it for me?

In return, we can offer you a welcoming Academy with dedicated and supportive staff and governors and opportunities for continued professional development.

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, should you wish to arrange a visit please call the school on 01458 272587 or email office@kingina.co.uk

King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description, please visit the school website, job vacancies are listed under the Key Information tab. All applications should be returned electronically to Lisa Watts via email to: Lisa.watts@kingina.co.uk

A job share would be considered for this post. Please state in your application if you are applying for a job share position stating your availability.

Start Date: September 2025

Closing date: 9am Friday, 6 June 2025

Interviews: Thursday, 12 June 2025

Apply on the King Ina Church of England Academy website

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