KS2 Class Teacher

St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3 - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeing to appoint an enthusiastic KS2 classroom teacher with a passion for education who shares our ethos and is keen to educate the whole child with an emphasis on pastoral support. The post will offer exciting opportunities for a skilled teacher looking to grow their career. The successful applicant will: Be an outstanding classroom teacher with integrity, imagination and energy, Be creative and organised, Have excellent behaviour management strategies, Be an excellent communicator, able to develop effective relationships with the pupils, staff, parents and the wider community, Be sympathetic with the school's caring values and the Christian ethos.

It would be desirable to: Have experience of leading Music, Play the piano, Be passionate about leading singing across the whole school.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate: The support of talented and enthusiastic staff and governors, Training and CPD, A supportive and friendly working environment, Wonderful pupils and supportive parents, A school that is passionate about pupil and staff wellbeing.

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.

We encourage all applicants to visit the school and view our website. If unable to visit, please telephone the school to arrange an informal conversation with the Headteacher. Applications should be emailed and include a completed application form and covering letter addressed to the Headteacher, Mr P Ranger. Application forms can be found on our website www.stbenedictsjuniorschoolglastonbury.org

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 St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School website
• Email address: office@stbens.school
• Phone number: 01458 831811
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-junior-school

St Benedict's C of E VA Junior School is a friendly, inclusive school in the heart of the vibrant and eclectic town of Glastonbury. Our school reflects the wider creative and musical community and we are surrounded by wonderful landscape and historical and cultural landmarks.

Arranging a visit to St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stbens.school.

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