Class Teacher

The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9AA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

Class Teacher job summary

The Avenue Primary School and Children’s Centre is looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join its vibrant team on a permanent basis, with effect from September 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher who is passionate about the success of every child and helping them be the best they can be.

We are a vibrant co-educational, non-denominational primary school, educating children between the ages of 3 and 11. Located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire, our staff are dedicated to creating a safe and exciting place for children to thrive and learn. Our school values of respect, kindness and honesty are central to everything we do and are at the heart of a strong sense of belonging for all in our school community. We take the success of every child very personally and offer a wide range of opportunities to help them develop as confident individuals. In April 2024, we were proud to have retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for being a fully inclusive school where pupils are resilient and strive to be the best they can be. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
  
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
  
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
  
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
  
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
  
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary curriculum;
  
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
  
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
  
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
  
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
  
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

Visiting our school

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what The Avenue Primary School and Children’s Centre has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01985-213383

Closing Date: Monday 27th April 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: w/c Monday 4th May 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 274 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-avenue-primary-school-and-children-s-centre

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