KS1 Teacher (KS1 Lead)

North Petherton Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  12 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6
• Additional allowances:

  TLR3 for KS1 Lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher (KS1 Lead) to join our happy, successful, and forward-thinking school. We need a leader who is an excellent primary practitioner, with a proven track record of driving KS1 outcomes, inspiring colleagues, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We need colleagues who are ready to think big, improvise and learn alongside pupils; people who will strive to reach pupils in a flexible, progressive environment, which breaks the traditional walls between school and the world outside.

What the school offers its staff

Happy, well-motivated and engaged children, who are keen to learn

An experienced, hard-working and supportive team

A fun and friendly environment

Pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour

Wide opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our school

A proactive approach to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual

Cakes and biscuits in the staff room!

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

NPCPS KS1 Teacher (KS1 Lead) Job Description.pdf - 657 KB (opens in new tab)

NPCPS KS1 Teacher (KS1 Lead) Advert February 2026.pdf - 331 KB (opens in new tab)

About North Petherton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Petherton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@npcps.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278 662442
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-petherton-primary-school

North Petherton Community Primary School is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. As a school we believe in fostering creativity, independence, collaboration, and aspiration among our pupils through our shared vision. Our dedicated team work diligently to inspire, motivate, and challenge our pupils, ensuring they develop a love for learning and achieve academic success.

Arranging a visit to North Petherton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@npcps.co.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Somerset, Bath and Bristol