Teacher
Closing in 11 days (19 May 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Main scale M1 - UPS
Employer: South Petherton Schools Partnership
Location: South Petherton, Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 19 May 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Experienced Teacher or ECT Welcome to apply
- Full-time
- Main scale M1 – UPS
Are you a talented Teacher looking for a post?
Are you passionate about teaching children and helping them to flourish in all areas of life?
At South Petherton Schools Partnership, our mission is to deliver an exceptional education for every child, enriched by the unique and vibrant community we serve. By bringing together our Pre-School, Infant, and Junior Schools in a Partnership from September 2025, we offer a seamless, high-quality learning journey for the children of our local area and beyond.
This is an exciting moment in the history of our partnership as we launch a transformative initiative across all schools within our alliance. Join us on this remarkable journey and play a pivotal role in shaping an extraordinary new chapter for the South Petherton Schools Partnership. The Executive Headteacher (September 2025) is now seeking a passionate and creative Teacher to join the school team to support the pupils based at the Junior School.
Read on to find out more…
South Petherton Schools are seeking to appoint a Classroom Teacher based at the Junior School on a fixed term contract in the first instance until August 2027.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate will need to bring an innovative and creative approach to classroom teaching. You will be a highly motivated and inspiring teacher who has a passion about working with children and providing them engaging lessons and ensuring that they receive the education they deserve.
This important post will be filled by someone who:
- Has an inclusive philosophy and a love for learning
- Is fully committed to our school community and its children
- Is a qualified primary school teacher
- Has a passion for teaching
What is in it for me?
South Petherton Junior School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are confident, happy, and safe. We ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories.
We offer:
- A happy, forward looking school with a hard-working team
- Strong systems to support all learners
- A dedicated vision for CPD
- Committed pupils, parents and wider community who are fully supportive
DBS check
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment, all posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Supporting documents and information
If you would like more information regarding this role, please contact Mrs Shan Weston, Executive Headteacher, on 01460 240750.
Please read the Job Description and Job Specification before applying.
Please email the completed application form to office@southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk
Visits to South Petherton Schools are encouraged prior to application. Please contact the school to arrange a visit prior to application. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.
Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
If you have not heard from us regarding an interview by Tuesday 20 May, this will mean that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.