Year 3/4 Teacher

About the job

Key information

• Part-time, fixed term post – Pay Range MPS/UPS
• Application Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025
• Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 16 December 2025
• Start date: 5 January 2026

We are looking for a passionate and skilled teacher to join our thriving school community. This is a part-time role with flexibility: we can offer either a 0.4 or 0.6 contract, working Thursdays and Fridays in a Year 3/4 class, with the option to add Mondays in our other Year 3/4 class.

Start date: Monday 5 January (INSET day), followed by two days shadowing your job share partner to ensure a smooth transition.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

In this role, you’ll be part of a dedicated KS2 team, with PPA time alongside your phase colleagues and guidance from an experienced phase leader.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent class teacher with an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and how pupils learn
• Passionate about children’s learning and keen to ensure all children make progress
• A skilful communicator who can forge effective working relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A strong team player who is committed to making a difference
• Keen to engage with continuing professional development and develop their skills
• Ambitious for themselves and the school
• Hardworking and reflective, with a good sense of humour

What is in it for me?

At Beech Grove, we are proud of our strong sense of teamwork and commitment to excellence. Our pupils are achieving more than ever, and we’re looking for someone who will help us continue that journey. We invest in our staff through high-quality training, professional development, and wellbeing support.

We offer a school that is:

• Welcoming and friendly with pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Committed to ensuring all pupils meet their full potential, develop as well-rounded individuals, and are well prepared for the next phase of their education
• Staffed by a highly skilled and cohesive team who strive to achieve high standards
• Committed to providing high quality, continuous professional development
• Passionate about school improvement and open to new ideas
• Governed by a strong and supportive Board of Governors

DBS check

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Supporting documents and information

Visitors who come to Beech Grove frequently comment on what a warm and friendly school it is. To experience this for yourself, please arrange a visit by emailing or calling the school office: 01823 662 438; office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you.

Please email completed application forms to the email address above by 12pm on Friday 12 December. We encourage candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity as we may interview early.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risk damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

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