6 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 March 2026

  • Closing date

    24 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time 32 hours a week or part time hours of 0.6fte will be considered.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months or upon the return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M2-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are now seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate colleague who understands the power of working within a team and, who from the beginning will feel ready to add something to the Curry Rivel community. A commitment to delivering high quality learning experiences with equal care and challenge will be essential. Additionally, a great enthusiasm for learning, a desire for self-development through research and a passion for designing engaging learning experiences are qualities we value.

Core requirements:

  • Support the school’s Christian ethos.
  • Establish positive and productive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
  • Be passionate about phonics and early Reading
  • Be passionate about teaching and learning, and including knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy
  • Respond proactively to parental concerns relating to any aspect of pupil learning, teaching and pastoral care of pupils.
  • Be committed to the provision of pupils with SEND, including liaison with external professionals and the school’s SENDCo.
  • Have an interest in or experience in curriculum subject leadership and leading improvements across aschool.
  • Have experience or knowledge of delivering the curriculum to Reception and Year 1 children.

What the school offers its staff

We are a lovely village school with a strong local community and close links to the church.

The Governors and Leadership Team proactively support the well-being of all staff through an open and transparent culture, supportive buddies, a regard for work-load, a live on-going discussion about well-being in staff meetings and regular staff social events.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Curry Rivel Church of England Primary School is fully committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures as well as equal opportunities.

Applying for the job

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About Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
197 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
01458 251404

Our school is a growing Primary School & Nursery serving the village of Curry Rivel and surrounding areas. We enjoy close links with the community and church and we are well supported by our families. With our great team, who support each other and work closely together to maintain high expectations for all, we are continuing on our exciting journey, striving for the best for all of our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Curry Rivel Church of England VC Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hdavies@curryrivel.somerset.sch.uk.

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