Class Teacher / SENCO

Bembridge Church of England Primary School, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5RH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 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: Full time hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher, All considered

What skills and experience we're looking for

Bembridge CE Primary is a happy, welcoming school in the heart of the community. Rated as “Good” by OFSTED, we are seeking to appoint a class teacher/Senco from 1st September 2026.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and committed teacher to join our teaching team.

We are a successful school with strong Christian values that are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from qualified teachers and are particularly interested to hear from teachers who are already or have an interest in being a Senco, the qualification is not essential for the right candidate as training can be provided.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Has high expectations for both themselves and the children they teach
• Is enthusiastic and committed to supporting children to enable them to reach their full potential
• Has an understanding of special educational needs
• Is creative and passionate about learning
• Is a committed team player, willing to contribute to our school and community
• Can demonstrate strong pupil development

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you

• Amazing children who are keen and enthusiastic about their learning
• Excellent behaviour
• A supportive environment to develop and grow your role
• High expectations for children and staff
• The opportunity to lead English or another curriculum subject in our school

Visits to the school can be arranged.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bembridge Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bembridge Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: s.price@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bembridge-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bembridge Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.price@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk.

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