Reception Class Teacher
Closing in 13 days (20 April 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: MPS and UPS. Not suitable for ECTs
Employer: King Ina Church of England Academy
Location: Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6FQ
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 20 April 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Dates: Apply by 9am Monday 20 April 2026
Location: Somerset
Contract type: Part Time (0.2 FTE) (Friday)
Contract term: Permanent
Salary: MPS and UPS. Not suitable for ECTs
What will I be doing?
The Directors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, creative and committed Reception class teacher to join our thriving academy in September 2026.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high expectations of pupils to ensure they reach their potential
- Be committed to collaborative learning and ongoing professional development
- Be supportive of the Academy’s approach to Emotion Coaching
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Have a thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and a wide range of teaching strategies
- Have knowledge and experience of teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Be creative in their approach to teaching and learning
What is in it for me?
In return, we can offer you a welcoming Academy with dedicated and supportive staff and governors and opportunities for continued professional development.
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, should you wish to arrange a visit please email Sarah Bulpin, (sarah.bulpin@kingina.co.uk) to book a visit.
King Ina Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at the gov website
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring all applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
To obtain a recruitment pack, including an application form and job description, please visit the school website: All applications should be returned electronically to Sarah Bulpin via email to: sarah.bulpin@kingina.co.uk
Start Date: September 2026
Closing date: 9am on Monday 20 April 2026
Interviews: Thursday 30 April 2026