Classroom Teacher

Monkton Park Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PN

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a brilliant teacher (fulltime) to join our wonderful team here at Monkton Park Primary School in Chippenham. ECTs are encouraged to apply.

What the school offers its staff

In striving for the best for our pupils we use a range of approaches including: Talk for Writing and Reading, White Rose Maths, Kinetic Letters, Real PE, Thrive, OPAL and outdoor learning. Full training and support will be provided.

As a teacher at Monkton Park you will have access to a wide range of resources to support your role. We have 90 Chromebooks, a fantastic school library, schemes of work to support all planning and a beautiful outdoor space (with a pond and fire area). When you start you’ll get your own laptop and each classroom is equipped with an interactive TV and visualiser. Our children love our termly outdoor days and sport plays a really important part in our curriculum. We have a brilliant location next to Monkton Park too which means we have quick access to the town centre, local library, River Avon, Olympiad and the train station.

We are very proud of the school and if you are interested we would encourage you to come in for a visit prior to applying. Please don’t worry if you are applying from further afield as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have over the phone or in a video call.

Please email admin@monktonpark.wilts.sch.uk or call us 01249 652395 to arrange.

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monkton Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 262 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monkton Park Primary School website
• Email address: admin@monktonpark.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01249 652395
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monkton-park-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Monkton Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@monktonpark.wilts.sch.uk.

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