Class Teacher Resource Base (Early Years)
River Mead School, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7ED7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: The working hours for this role are expected to be 0.6 FTE.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed-Term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 – £51,048 per annum pro rata | £19,749 - £30,628 per annum + SEN Allowance
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
River Mead School is seeking to appoint a positive and forward-thinking Class Teacher Resource Base (Early Years). As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
The Resource Base Class Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality, well-structured lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with a range of special educational needs, while creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment. They design and adapt teaching materials, assess and monitor pupil progress, and lead processes such as EHCP reviews, ensuring all children are supported to achieve positive outcomes. The role requires setting high expectations, implementing effective behaviour management strategies, and promoting pupils’ self-esteem, independence, and positive relationships. The teacher works closely with teaching assistants, colleagues, parents, and external agencies to provide coordinated and holistic support for children. They contribute to the wider life of the school, including curriculum development, enrichment activities, and upholding the school’s ethos and values. Safeguarding, health and safety, and the wellbeing of all pupils are central, alongside maintaining accurate records and following statutory guidance. Additionally, the post holder is expected to engage in ongoing professional development, uphold high standards of professional conduct, and actively contribute to team working and school improvement.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
River Mead School is a single entry primary and nursery school with an average number of children on roll of 250. 37 of these children are educated within the Complex Needs Resource Base, and 34 are in the nursery. The proportion of children living with disadvantage and eligible for pupil premium funding is well above the national average, as is the proportion of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school is at the heart of its community and takes the pastoral care of its children and families as seriously as it does their educational needs.
We pride ourselves on our comprehensive induction process and delivering ongoing professional development to all of our staff. We will give full training to the right person, as we believe strongly that it’s much more about attitude and approach than it is about experience. As a result, we welcome applications from people who are passionate about working with children, no matter what their background is.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This role involves contact with children. The post-holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and subject to an Enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed. We submit DBS applications upon position acceptance. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures. Interviews include safeguarding questions. Our Safeguarding Policy is on our website.
Posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013/2020) provide certain spent convictions/cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure and cannot be taken into account. Guidance is on the Ministry of Justice website.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About River Mead School
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 281 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- River Mead School website
- Email address
- HR@equamead.org
- Phone number
- 01225 703428
We strive to ensure that the school is the centre of our community and with the support of an excellent staff team we do our utmost to develop children into respectful, well-mannered individuals with a passion for learning. The school environment should provide every child with the very best opportunities available, to achieve their potential both academically and in their wider skills; our children are happy, polite and enthusiastic learners. In 2019 OFSTED recognised this passion for excellence stating “River Mead is a nurturing haven of aspiration. Pupils feel safe to make mistakes and are eager to learn from them. They demonstrate pride in their learning and show an appetite to learn”. Working as part of The Mead Trust, we are very proud to be part of a forward-thinking and creative family of schools. These close, supportive links and a shared vision of shaping inspirational learning for all, help enable our school to strive for excellence in all we do.
Arranging a visit to River Mead School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@equamead.org.
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