Class Teacher KS2

South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School, South Petherton, Somerset, TA13 5DY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, Term Time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: Main 1 to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful primary teaching experience

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Be a self-reflective practitioner who is keen to improve
• Keen to engage with quality CPD

What the school offers its staff

At South Petherton Schools Partnership, our mission is to deliver an exceptional education for every child, enriched by the unique and vibrant community we serve. By bringing together our Pre-School, Infant, and Junior Schools in a Partnership from September 2025, we offer a seamless, high-quality learning journey for the children of our local area and beyond.

South Petherton Junior School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are confident, happy, and safe. We ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories.

Further details about the role

This is an exciting moment in the history of our partnership as we launch a transformative initiative across all schools within our alliance. Join us on this remarkable journey and play a pivotal role in shaping an extraordinary new chapter for the South Petherton Schools Partnership. The Executive Headteacher (September 2025) is now seeking a passionate and creative Teacher to join the school team to support the pupils based at the Junior School.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment, all posts are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Clearance.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification 2025.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School website
• Email address: office@southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk
• Phone number: 01460 240750
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-petherton-church-of-england-infants-and-pre-school

Infants and Pre-School

Arranging a visit to South Petherton Church of England Infants and Pre School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@southpethertoncofeinfants.co.uk.

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