Job details

Salary: MPS 1-6

Employer: Birchfield Community Primary School

Location: Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5RL

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part time

Closing date: 10 November 2025 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

We are looking to appoint a permanent part-time KS1/Lower KS2 Teacher.

We would like the postholder to start in January 2026, however an April start will be considered if necessary.

This post is offered on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE) working Monday – Wednesday but there may be opportunities to increase the hours on a supply basis as needed.

Salary: MPS 1-6

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are seeking a teacher with a proven record of highly successful teaching to work alongside the existing year group teacher.

The successful candidate:-

  • either has the potential to be an outstanding teacher, or already is one!
  • is engaging and creative; bringing learning alive,
  • is friendly and approachable,
  • is a team player with good social skills and great ideas,
  • promotes active parental involvement and links within the community,
  • is organised, dedicated and hardworking,
  • has high expectations of themselves and of children,
  • has an excellent knowledge of the Primary Curriculum

What is in it for me?

In return we offer you a school with huge ambitions, wonderful children, a dedicated team of staff and supportive parents and Governors. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

DBS check

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts subject to relevant employment checks and criminal background check via the disclosure procedure

Please apply by application form (available from the school website or by email) with a covering letter (stating why you are interested in this post and what you feel you could offer the school) addressed to the Headteacher and email to recruitment@birchfieldprimaryschool.co.uk

Closing date: Midday Monday 10 November 2025

Interview date: Week beginning Monday 10 November 2025

Apply on the Birchfield Community Primary School website

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