Job details

Salary: Main Scale 2-6

Employer: Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School

Location: Curry Rivel, Somerset,

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 28 April 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Required from September 2025 to August 2026 (or upon the return of the postholder)

Full Time Maternity Cover

Salary Main Scale 2-6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and committed Key Stage 1 Teacher to join Curry Rivel Church of England Primary School. Our school is a thriving Primary School & Nursery serving the village of Curry Rivel and surrounding areas. We enjoy close links with the community and church and we are well supported by our families. With our great team, who support each other and work closely together to maintain high expectations for all, we are continuing on our exciting journey, striving for the best for all of our pupils

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are now seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate colleague who understands the power of working within a team and, who from the beginning will feel ready to add something to the Curry Rivel community. A commitment to delivering high quality learning experiences with equal care and challenge will be essential. Additionally, a great enthusiasm for learning, a desire for self-development through research and a passion for designing engaging learning experiences are qualities we value.

Core requirements:

  • Support the school’s Christian ethos.
  • Establish positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
  • Be passionate about phonics and early Reading
  • Be passionate about teaching and learning, and including knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy
  • Respond proactively to parental concerns relating to any aspect of pupil learning, teaching and pastoral care of pupils.
  • Be committed to the provision of pupils with SEND, including liaison with external professionals and the school’s SENDCo.
  • Have experience in curriculum subject leadership and leading improvements across a school

What is in it for me?

The Governors and Leadership Team proactively support the well-being of all staff through an open and transparent
culture, supportive buddies, a regard for work-load, a live on-going discussion about well-being in staff meetings and
regular staff social events.

DBS check

All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please make an appointment with the school office and our Head teacher, Mrs Ali Pook, would enjoy showing you our lovely school during the week beginning 22 April. Application forms and further details are available from the school website.

Curry Rivel Primary School & Little Pips Nursery are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025 9am

Shortlisting date: Monday 28 April 2025 11am

Interviews: Tuesday 6 May 2025

Apply on the Curry Rivel C of E VC Primary School website

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