Head of KS3 - Teacher

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 October 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS1/UPS Plus TLR2B

Head of KS3 - Teacher job summary

Role: Head of KS3 - Teacher

Location: Danesfield Middle School, Somerset

Start Date: Required from January 2027

Closing Date: Friday 16th October  

Interview Date: Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th October 

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS £32,916 - £51,048 FTE pay award pending

Allowance: TLR2B £5,867.00 FTE pay award pending

About us:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing school as Head of Key Stage 3, leading the pastoral and academic development of our Year 7 and Year 8 pupils during one of the most important stages of their education.

As Head of Key Stage 3, you will create a culture where every child feels known, valued and challenged. You'll lead a dedicated team of tutors, work closely with families and colleagues, and ensure pupils develop the confidence, resilience and academic foundations they need before moving on to Somerset College in Year 9.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will continue to teach, modelling excellent classroom practice and inspiring young people every day.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with a genuine passion for pastoral leadership. Whether you already have leadership experience or are an ambitious teacher ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from teachers of all subject specialisms and all levels of teaching experience. If you have the vision, compassion and drive to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people, we will provide the support and development to help you succeed.

In return, we offer:

A unique opportunity to shape the culture and experience of Key Stage 3.

A supportive and collaborative leadership team and wealth of experience from a thriving trust.

A school community built on high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive values.

The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

If you are passionate about helping every child thrive and want to play a key role in shaping the future of our school, we would be delighted to receive your application.

We welcome visits to our school – Please call us and ask for Kellie Willis to arrange a time.

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 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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danesfield-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-community-middle-school-ta4-4sw

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