KS2 Class Teacher

Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4AN

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048)

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Chapmanslade Primary School is looking for a dedicated and inspiring KS2 Class Teacher to join its vibrant team and support pupils in our Year 5/6 Redwood class while taking on additional responsibilities within school, starting from September 2026. The role requires an experienced teacher who would be confident to take on the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and, ideally, lead a core subject.

Required: September 2026. Other: QTS is essential.

We are a small and convivial primary school with Christianity at our heart. Situated in the charming village of Chapmanslade, Wiltshire, our school is an inclusive place where every member of our school community shows love to their neighbour by demonstrating compassion, service, courage and trust. Our staff recognise all pupils as individuals, celebrating their strengths and differences, and supporting our young learners to achieve their full potential, experience personal successes and thrive in all that they do. In March 2023, were proud to be confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted and recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage both classroom demands and other duties, including accountability as a DDSL and/or as a core subject lead.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in Key Stage 2;
• Has solid knowledge in a core subject and is capable of developing the curriculum in that subject (advantageous);
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
• Has a good understanding of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children (advantageous);
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.

Visiting our school

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Chapmanslade has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01373-832367

Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

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 Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 120 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chapmanslade-church-of-england-primary-school

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