About the job

Key information

MPS1 – MPS6 depending on experience.
Full-time Fixed Term
From 22 April 2025 (after Easter) until Summer 2025.

Vallis First School is well-placed to be ‘the heart of Frome’. Our historic building perches at the top of the hill on Milk Street. Our school is a family, surrounded by the warm embrace of our vibrant local community.

Our aim is to bring out the best in everyone, enabling them to develop a lifelong love for learning and understand the part they can play in building their community.

We offer a creative curriculum, underpinned by well-structured plans, in a nurturing learning environment where we aim to ‘be the heart of Frome’ in both staff and children.

We are seeking a special person who shares our vision and values, is committed to going ‘above and beyond’ for our team and children, and who enjoys their job as a teacher. We believe, in life, you get out what you put in and as such, are looking for a teacher who is committed and cares about our school and the people in it.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience of delivering the Year 2 curriculum.
• Has strong phonics, early reading and SEND knowledge but is also willing to learn.
• Is dynamic, a self-motivated researcher of ideas and a reflective practitioner.
• Is committed to the highest expectations of children’s learning and progress.
• Is enthusiastic and imaginative in creating engaging, surprising, learning experiences.
• Is interested in building children’s oracy and vocabulary.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with our families.
• Is nurturing and able to encourage the best from every child allowing all to shine.
• Is friendly, caring, team-player with a good sense of humour who can complement our small team and contribute to the wider life of our schools.

What is in it for me?

In return we can offer:

• A leadership team who highly value Early Years practice, creative thinking, and new ideas.
• A stable team of experienced supportive colleagues who enjoy their work and each other’s company.
• Single year group classes.
• Opportunities for CPD, subject leadership development and access to necessary IT equipment
• Talented, creative and supportive children, families and governors
• A school in which children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do

We welcome applications from ECTs or experienced teachers who are committed to doing their very best for our schools and community.

Supporting documents and information

If you believe that you could be the special person, we are looking for then we would like to hear from you. To arrange a visit to the school please contact the head teacher on 01373 462657.

For further information and an application form please visit our website
www.vallisfirstschool.org.uk

Applications should be emailed to our School Business Manager: Katie.Twitchen@vallisfirstschool.org.uk

• Hours of work: Full-time
• Contract Type: Fixed Term until summer 25
• Closing Date: 26 March 3pm
• Interview Date: w/c 31/03/25
• Commencement date: 22/04/2025

Vallis First school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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