Job details

Salary: MS3 - UPS

Employer: St Benedict's Church of England VA Junior School

Location: Glastonbury, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 14 May 2026 12:00 pm

About the job

Key information

Salary: MS3 – UPS

Hours: Full Time

Start date: September 2026

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

St. Benedict’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is a friendly, inclusive school in the heart of the vibrant and eclectic town of Glastonbury.  Our school reflects the wider creative and musical community and we are surrounded by wonderful landscape and historical and cultural landmarks.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic KS2 classroom teacher with a passion for education who shares our ethos and is keen to educate the whole child with an emphasis on pastoral support.

The post will offer exciting opportunities for a skilled teacher looking to grow their career. The successful applicant will:

  • Be an outstanding classroom teacher with integrity, imagination and energy,
  •  Be creative and organised,
  • Have excellent behaviour management strategies,
  • Be an excellent communicator, able to develop effective relationships with the pupils, staff, parents and the wider community,
  • Be sympathetic with the school’s caring values and the Christian ethos.

It would be desirable to:

  • Have experience of leading Music,
  • Play the piano,
  • Be passionate about leading singing across the whole school.

 

What is in it for me?

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • The support of talented and enthusiastic staff and governors,
  • Training and CPD,
  • A supportive and friendly working environment,
  • Wonderful pupils and supportive parents,
  • A school that is passionate about pupil and staff wellbeing.

DBS check

DBS check required

Supporting documents and information

We encourage all applicants to visit the school and to view our website. If unable to visit, please telephone the school to arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo criminal background checks via the disclosure procedure.

Closing Date: Noon Thursday 14 May 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 19 May pm

For an application form, please visit the school website or click the link below.

Applications should be e-mailed to office@stbens.school and include a completed application form and covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mr P Ranger.

Apply on the St Benedict's Church of England VA Junior School website

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