Key Stage 2 Teacher
Minehead Middle School, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5RH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
1 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- TMS/UPS
Key Stage 2 Teacher job summary
Key Stage 2 Teacher
Location - Minehead Middle School
Role - Key Stage 2 Teacher
Salary - Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/UPS
Start date - 01/06/2026 (or earlier by agreement)
Hours - Full time
Contract - Fixed term maternity cover until 31/05/2027
Closing date - 01/04/2026 noon
Interviews - To be confirmed
About us
Minehead Middle School is a vibrant, warm and ambitious school for students aged 9–13, set in the heart of West Somerset. As part of the Beacon Education
Trust, we are proud to serve our community by providing a strong education, rich experiences, and a culture where every child truly matters. Our students and staff work together to ensure everyone achieves and succeeds. We are committed to raising aspirations, nurturing talent, and equipping our young people with the knowledge, confidence and character they need for the next steps in their education.
Why Join Minehead Middle School?
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) recognises the significant, rapid improvements happening across the school. Inspectors highlighted the positive, stable and caring culture now firmly embedded:
Students have nurturing relationships with their teachers.” “The school has established sharp routines and expectations for students’ conduct… The school is calm.” “Students actively engage and interact in class.” “Students enjoy the positive recognition and celebration of their achievements.”
This is a school where relationships matter, professional growth is encouraged, and every member of staff is part of our improvement journey.
The Role: KS2 Teacher
We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Key Stage 2 teacher to join our dedicated team. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality learning, shaping students’ progress, and contributing to a positive, inclusive and aspirational school culture.
As a Key Stage 2 Teacher at Minehead Middle School, you will: ·
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that ensure strong progression for all learners.
- Set high expectations, spark curiosity and nurture confidence.
- Work closely with skilled colleagues in Years 5 and 6 as part of a supportive, dynamic team.
- Build meaningful relationships with students, parents and professionals.
- Contribute to our wider school life, values and enrichment opportunities.
- Act as a form tutor, supporting students’ well-being and personal development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced teachers and early-career teachers who are eager to make a real difference.
What We Offer
- A caring, collaborative staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for children.
- A school culture praised for its calmness, structure and nurturing relationships.
- High-quality professional development, coaching and support.
- Students who are eager to learn, engage enthusiastically, and take pride in their achievements.
Want to Visit or Discuss the Role?
We warmly welcome visits—you will instantly feel the positive, purposeful atmosphere as our students show you our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour or an informal conversation about the post. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you could become part of our team.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Minehead Middle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 13
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 566 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Minehead Middle School website
The West Somerset Academies Trust is a group of like-minded schools that share common values. Our family of academies works together to promote high academic standards, the development of good character and which puts children at the centre of its thinking.
Minehead Middle School is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park and close to the Quantock Hills, the first ever area of outstanding natural beauty, designated in 1956. The school is one of 6 schools (2 Middle Schools and 4 First Schools) and 3 nurseries within the West Somerset Academies Trust. The school retains its own identity and benefits from being able to take full advantage of the opportunities available from belonging to the Trust, such as well resourced schools and nurseries and high quality CPD opportunities.
School location
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