KS2 Class Teacher

Wansdyke School, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5EF

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (£31,650 - £49,083)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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 a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in Key Stage 2;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

• 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.

Further details about the role

Wansdyke School is looking for a dedicated and inspiringKS2 Class Teacher to join its vibrant team, with effect from September 2025. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher who is passionate about achieving the very best for pupils and making every moment in school count.

We are a vibrant non-denominational single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the market town of Devizes, Wiltshire, we are proud to have very incredible children, who show exceptional behaviour and attitude to learning. We also have a supportive parent body and a 28 place Complex Needs Resource Base, which supports children with additional needs from across the county. Our passionate staff are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence and, in 2021, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for providing a purposeful and engaging curriculum, which allows pupils to flourish personally and academically. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

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

WAN24-25-15 - Applicant Information Pack.pdf - 621 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wansdyke School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wansdyke School website
• Email address: head@wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01380 725234
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wansdyke-school

Arranging a visit to Wansdyke School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk.

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