Primary Teacher

About the job

Key information

Permanent Full-Time Contract

Salary: MPS / UPS

Starting date: September 2026

We are seeking a passionate primary teacher who is confident and skilled in working with learners who have SEMH needs; supporting them in developing their academic skills as well as supporting their social emotional needs, to join our team.

Tor School is a split-site school in Yeovil, Chard and Glastonbury. We have a full-time role based in Yeovil. As part of this team, you will work alongside pupils excluded from, or at risk of permanent exclusion or those with medical and mental health difficulties which prevent them from accessing mainstream education.

What will I be doing?

Are you creative, resilient and ready to work with some of the most interesting pupils the education system has to offer? Then Tor School is the school for you.

This is an exciting role and one that will enable the successful candidate to help our pupils be the best versions of themselves. We are seeking to appoint a highly effective individual and colleague who wishes to make a difference to the lives and opportunities of young people and join our successful, supportive and committed team.

Tor School is a special place to work. Joining Tor is like a family; we look out for each other, we are supportive of each other and you always feel part of a team that is there for you. It can be challenging but the feeling of being part of a body of people who will help you is quite special. We believe in people and their capacity; we look for the good. All people at Tor, Staff and students, are valued and invested in as part of our commitment to helping us all to better reach our potential.

 

 

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are keen to appoint the right person with the personal qualities that will make them a success at Tor School. Skills can be developed, but the passion to work with young people and the personal attributes are fundamental.

Graduates are encouraged to apply and all experience is considered equally.

We are looking for candidates who (are):

• Resilient and dependable and committed to high quality teaching and learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a small team
• Organised and hard working – willing and able to go the extra mile
• Firmly believes that every child, irrespective of background and starting point, can be successful in learning
• Imaginative and can create opportunities to promote children’s social and emotional development
• Committed to social inclusion and raising children’s achievement
• Subscribe to, and can demonstrate, a clear understanding of nurturing principles
• Able to foster good relationships with pupils, parents/carers and a range of professional colleagues
• A high level of personal resilience, a positive attitude and flexible approach
• Willing to continue and develop practice through self-directed professional development

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks, including social media screening.

Supporting documents and information

Visits prior to interview are actively encouraged

Tor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. T

Closing Date: 12:00pm Friday 10 July

For further information email mandy.ramsey@torschool.org or phone on: 01458 258296

To apply please complete the Somerset Council application form which is available from our website, the school office or below

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