KS2 Class Teacher
Closing in 21 days (4 June 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Pay Scale MPS 1-6
Employer: St Paul's Church of England VC Junior School
Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 4 June 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Full Time
- Pay Scale MPS 1-6,
- Fixed term until 31 August 2027 (pending budget and staffing review)
- From September 2026
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and enthusiastic full-time KS2 teacher to join our very special school from September 2026.
The successful applicant will be eager to bring the St Paul’s Curriculum to life and committed to creating engaging, active and stimulating learning experiences for all pupils, both inside and outside the classroom. We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who embraces the joy of teaching and inspires children to thrive.
What skills and experience we’re looking for
- High quality teaching and learning.
- High expectations for all pupils and yourself.
- Confident in delivering the requirements for study set out in the National Curriculum
- An energetic, organised and dynamic teacher who can motivate, inspire and foster a love of learning.
- A positive and proactive individual who can work in partnership with parents, carers, staff, governors and the community.
- Committed and driven to achieve high standards, personal success and self-development.
- Passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values
- A flexible, fun and energetic person to join our friendly and driven team.
What is in it for me?
- Children who are eager to learn, have positive attitudes and who love coming to St Paul’s.
- The opportunity to work alongside excellent teachers.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Full-time highly skilled classroom assistants, with additional experienced support across each year group.
- The opportunity to work as part of a three-class parallel team.
- A comprehensive office team, that supports teachers and allows you to focus solely on the Teaching and Learning.
- A recent OFSTED ‘Good’ Inspection (October 2023)
- A supportive and friendly team of colleagues with bags of humour!
DBS check
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Supporting documents and information
The salary is within the Main Pay Scale (points 1-6).
We strongly encourage you to visits. Please contact the school by telephone (01749 343250) or email recruitment@stpaulsjs.co.uk to book a mutually convenient time and/or to request an application pack.
The school places high importance on Safeguarding and Child Protection and the post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.
Application Process:
- Closing date: Thursday 4 June, midday 2026
- Interview date: Wednesday 10 June
- Visits: 20/5/26 10am, 21/5/26 4pm, 2/6/26 2pm and 4:30pm please book via the school office