Class Teacher

Keevil CofE Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6LU

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

Class Teacher job summary

Keevil Church of England Academy is looking for a vibrant and inspiring Class Teacher to join its friendly team and support reception, year 1 and year 2 pupils in our Wildcat class, with effect from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher, who is passionate about helping every child to reach their full potential.

We are a welcoming and caring primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Situated in the picturesque village of Keevil, Wiltshire, we are proud to have strong links with our local community and St Leonard’s Church. Our staff are committed to ensuring that all children in our care grow and flourish, achieving both their academic and personal potential so they leave school as the best readers, mathematicians and writers they can be, combined with an understanding of health and fitness in body and mind. Rated ‘Good’ at our most recent Ofsted inspection, we are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
  
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
  
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
  
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
  
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
  
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our school and across the wider school community;
  
• Is committed to the need to safeguard and nurture our pupils;
  
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
  
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
  
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
  
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

Visiting our school

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Keevil has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01380-870376.

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Keevil CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Keevil CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/keevil-cofe-primary-school

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