Year 4 Class Teacher
Closing in 4 days (13 October 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 - 6
Employer: St John’s Church of England VA First School Together
Location: Christchurch Street East, Frome , Somerset, BA11 1QG
Contract type: Fixed term contract, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 13 October 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
Required from 1 January 2026
This position is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2026
0.6 FTE. Salary Range: Main Pay Scale 1 – 6
Mon, Tues, Weds
What will I be doing?
The Headteachers and Governors of St John’s First School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious class teacher. The appointed person will possess: excellent knowledge of the KS1 and lower KS2 curriculum; high-quality teaching skills; good communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to supporting continuous school improvement and their own professional development.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We seek a Class Teacher who:
- Demonstrates quality first teaching in all lessons
- Understands the varying needs of learners and how to adapt teaching to meet these needs
- Has a commitment to raising children’s aspirations and attainment through creative and inspiring learning experiences
- Is committed to ensuring progress and ambition are fostered for all learners
- Shares our vision of learning together and aiming high with friendship, aspiration and respect
- Supports our Christian ethos
- Aspires to be the best they can be
- Has the potential and capability to develop themselves professionally
What is in it for me?
We are a Church of England first school in the heart of the busy market town of Frome in Somerset. Frome has been named more than once as the Best Place to Live in the Southwest of England in The Sunday Times annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. Frome boasts a vibrant town centre with lots of independent shops and traders and is known for its community spirit and local initiatives such as “The Compassionate Frome” project.
We can offer:
- A welcoming school community with a strong values-led ethos
- Motivated, enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school and have a love of learning
- A commitment to developing an exciting curriculum, which is relevant and engaging to children
- A committed and experienced staff team
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Supportive and committed governors and parents
- A school committed to improvement and embracing change and development into the future
DBS check
St John’s 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. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for the successful candidate.
Supporting documents and information
Interview Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
For a full description of the role, see the job description. We encourage you to get in touch with any questions, and we warmly welcome visits to school. Application packs can be downloaded from the school website or requested from the school.
