Teacher

About the job

Key information

13 hours a week

Permanent

Part time – 0.4 FTE

What will I be doing?

• Plan teaching to achieve progression in students’ learning through identifying clear learning and teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
• Identifying the needs of individuals and groups within the class, taking note of individual education plans and the requirements of the code of practice, tailoring the teaching to take account of their identified needs
• Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning and in which students feel secure and confident
• Assess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving
• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
• Implementing the school learning and teaching policy to provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

• Able to demonstrate outstanding and memorable teaching and learning
• An ambitious, highly motivated and enthusiastic learner
• Committed to raising aspiration and broadening horizons
• Passionate about inclusion and enabling everybody to succeed
• Flexible and able to relish opportunities created by change
• A proactive team member committed to the school’s core values

What is in it for me?

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

• The PLaTform – Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield – Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
• Contributory pension schemeoffering generous employer contribution rates.
• CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
• A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
• Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health, and a Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Flu vaccinations.

DBS check

All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

Supporting documents and information

Proposed Interview Date: 20 October 2025

Proposed Start Date: 5 January 2026

The Priory Learning Trust is excited to offer the opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our vibrant team at Burnham on Sea Infant School. If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a forward-thinking and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Burnham on Sea Infant School is an inclusive school, characterised by very good relationships and a caring ethos’. The school has very committed staff who work creatively, in partnership with parents, to enable children to achieve great outcomes. We also place great emphasis on supporting children on a social and emotional level and have a strong ethos of inclusion in relation to our SEND children. 

We are part of The Priory Learning Trust, comprising of local primary and secondary schools, enabling us to work closely with a range of practitioners from all phases of education. This is a very exciting time for Burnham on Sea Infant School and a great time to join us.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Carly Hatch, headteacher at Burnham on Sea Infant School to arrange an appointment.

Apply on the Burnham on Sea Infant School website

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