Class Teacher

Staplegrove Church School, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6UP

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 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 (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and reflective teacher for Key Stage 1 or 2.

You should have:

• High expectations of pupils and yourself
• The ability to build strong relationships with children in order to support good behaviour
• The ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school team and wider community

• Experience of implementing good practice in assessment in Key Stage 1 and 2.
• A good understanding of how to identify and meet individual learning needs within the classroom context.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A passion for innovation about learning and research

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and happy pupils who appreciate school and the adults who support them
• A committed and enthusiastic leadership and staff team, who are keen to achieve the best for their pupils
• A supportive parent community who has high aspirations for their children
• Excellent support from an effective MAT team, a collaborative group of local schools
• High-quality CPD to develop your leadership with progression

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

Staplegrove Church School and the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Advert.docx - 152 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 136 KB (opens in new tab)

About Staplegrove Church School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Staplegrove Church School website
• Email address: hr@staplegrove.bwmat.org
• Phone number: 01823 337 313
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/staplegrove-church-school

Staplegrove Church School, a one-form entry primary school, is a proud member of the Bath and Wells Multi-Academy Trust. 


Our vision is to be a Learning Family, enabling all to be the best version of themselves. This vision guides all that we do at the school. 


The provision we offer is designed to enable all children to be the best version of themselves. From Forest School to whole-class instrument tuition, we offer our children a wide range of experiences alongside excellent teaching and high expectations. Our children tell us that they feel safe and well cared for at school and the overwhelming majority of parents say that they would recommend our school to others. 


We are located to the north of the county town of Taunton, Somerset. We benefit from close access to the town centre whilst also having a wealth of countryside within easy reach. 

Arranging a visit to Staplegrove Church School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@staplegrove.bwmat.org.

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