Job details

Salary: MPS

Employer: Orchard Grove Primary School

Location: Taunton, Somerset,

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 24 February 2025 9:00 am

About the job

Key information

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership. We believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; sand that they should be great places to work and learn.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

What will I be doing?

At Orchard Grove Primary School we are looking for an enthusiastic qualified teacher that will join our small team and who will work closely with the Executive Primary Lead/ Headteacher and EYFS Lead to develop the KS1 curriculum and shared values which will be reflected in our teaching and how our children learn.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You should be a committed and high-quality teacher able to take on the unique challenges a brand-new school offers.
Our curriculum incorporates carefully selected knowledge and skills which are brought to life in a way that is meaningful and exciting for pupils; promoting a life-long love of learning. It also provides the cultural capital that they need to be successful in learning as well as in their future lives.

Essential requirements of the posts are that applicants must:

  • Be a qualified teacher with teaching experience
  • Be a high-quality and adaptive teacher
  • Have a secure knowledge of the curriculum in EYFS and KS1
  • Be able to communicate effectively
  • Be enthusiastic, driven and committed to supporting our school’s future success
  • Be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
  • Be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.

Supporting documents and information

If you are able to meet the requirements of these roles, we would love to hear from you. To join a tour of Orchard Grove please contact office@orchardgrove.bep.ac These are available on:

  • Thursday 30 January at 4.00pm
  • Tuesday 4 February at 4.30pm
  • Wednesday 5 February at 4.30

All applications should be made by completing the application form on E-Teach, including evidence of how you meet the job description and person specification for the role and should be submitted by 9.00am on the closing date.

Further details are available within the recruitment pack on Eteach

Closing date: Monday 24 February at 9.00am

Start date: 1 September 2025

Apply on the Orchard Grove Primary School website

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