Full-time FS2/Year 1 Teacher

Redland Primary School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0JE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  22 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - To the end of August 2026 - with possibility of extension
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our successful school. The is a full-time role, teaching a mixed Foundation Stage Two and Year 1 class. Experience of the Foundation Stage framework and the teaching of phonics would be well-received. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is a dynamic, passionate and reflective teaching practitioner
• Is dedicated and nurturing
• Strives to create an exciting and stimulating learning environment
• Understands the importance of safeguarding as part of their role
• Has high expectations for all, and good classroom management
• Is motivated to continually develop their skills and knowledge as a teacher
• Is committed to working collaboratively as part of the Redland Team
• Can build positive relationships, and has strong interpersonal and communication skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Children who are hardworking, enthusiastic and enjoy learning
• A friendly and supportive staff, with a range of skills and experience
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A vibrant and supportive school community

• An opportunity to develop your own, knowledge, expertise and practice in a supportive environment.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job Description.doc - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

HR-0220-A001_Equality and diversity monitoring form to support application forms.docx - 38.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Redland Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 285 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Redland Primary School website
• Email address: admin@redland.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01249 651623
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redland-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Redland Primary School

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

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