23 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st May 2025 or sooner if possible

  • Closing date

    28 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    30 January 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary will be between £25,320 and £34,886 per annum.

Class Teacher - KS2 job summary

Class Teacher – KS2

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit 0.8FTE Class Teacher, based at Winterslow Primary School on a maternity cover.

Salary:

The salary offered will be between M1 £31,650 and MPS6 £43,607 per annum (depending on experience). Actual salary will be between £25,320 and £34,886 per annum.

Working pattern:

Monday to Thursday

Required to start: 1st May 2025 or sooner if possible

Our School

Winterslow Primary School is a one-form entry village school, idyllically located amidst stunning woodlands and fields, with the convenience of being just off the A30. We are proud to serve 171 pupils and, since September 2021, have been part of the Pickwick Academy Trust.

We are a Christian school embedded in our rural community, guided by our vision: "Explore, Discover, Sparkle; as light of the world." Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, supported by a close-knit, nurturing community of parents, staff, and friends of the school.

As an outward-facing school, we are proud of our global learning curriculum, designed to inspire our children to become independent, future-ready changemakers. Our bespoke curriculum celebrates our beautiful locality, its history, and its natural surroundings. It fosters curiosity and encourages children to become proactive researchers and problem-solvers.

Our positive and nurturing ethos, rooted in restorative practices and our "learning gems" approach, ensures every child feels valued and supported. In this environment, all children can reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.

Winterslow Primary School is a vibrant and caring environment, driven by a passionate and dedicated team committed to providing the best primary education. Our staff are united by the belief that every child deserves an exceptional childhood and the highest quality learning experiences.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our hardworking and “sparkly” team. If you share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will:

Be a motivated and inspiring teacher

Be knowledgeable about children’s learning at each Key Stage including EYFS

Be passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all children

Have high expectations of themselves and the children and work effectively as a team member
Willing to lead a subject area

Have strong interpersonal skills

Be positive and caring.

We can offer:

A happy school, underpinned by our Christian values; thankfulness, respect, passion and responsibility

Motivated, enthusiastic children who love learning

An inclusive school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed

As part of Pickwick Academy Trust we offer excellent training and opportunities in your career at whatever stage

  • A wide range of staff benefits (please refer to the attached Applicant Information pack)

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

The selection process will include a lesson observation and a formal interview.

How to apply

Interested candidates are required to apply by 12noon on Friday 28th February 2025

Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 12th March 2025

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kate Malcolm (Headteacher) via the school office at admin@winterslow.wilts.sch.uk . We would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school! Please contact Mrs Kate Malcolm (Headteacher) via the school office at admin@winterslow.wilts.sch.uk , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDARTES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, such as the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 15 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please click here to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Winterslow Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
180 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

School location

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