KS2 Class Teacher
Closing in 15 days (14 May 2026 12:00 pm)
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.