KS2 Class Teacher

Wellesley Park Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9AJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  4 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - until 31 May 2026 (in the first instance) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS 1–6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. This is a part-time maternity cover position, working on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of a school that values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Puts children at the heart of their practice, inspiring and motivating them to love learning
• Works positively and collaboratively with colleagues
• Is passionate about teaching and committed to professional growth
• Is adaptable, innovative, and confident using a range of teaching strategies

What the school offers its staff

Wellesley Park Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of the Wellington community, educating around 300 children, including those in our all-year-round Nursery provision.

We are incredibly proud of our Trust and the schools within it. Strong partnerships, collaboration and generosity are the bonds which underpin our collective mission to provide great education for all children no matter what their starting point or their background.

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.

About Wellesley Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 299 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellesley Park Primary School website
• Email address: jlilley@wellesleypark.bep.ac
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellesley-park-primary-school

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 300 children, including a Preschool.

Our school is part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we believe that our schools should sit at the heart of our communities; that there are no limits to what our children and young people can achieve; and that they should be great places to work and learn.

Arranging a visit to Wellesley Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jlilley@wellesleypark.bep.ac.

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