KS2 Teacher

Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068- £46,937

KS2 Teacher job summary

Are you an ambitious teacher with strong team-working abilities, a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, a heart for nurturing young minds and ready to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust? This is an opportunity to work within Key Stage Two (KS2) as a class teacher to teach within our Year 3.  We encourage teachers at all stages in their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference. We would also love to hear from early career teachers who share our values and are ready to make an impact.

Hours: 1 FTE

Closing date: 5 October 2026

Interview date: 9 October 2026

Start date: 1 January 2027

Contract: fixed term until 31 August 2027 (or sooner if the post holder returns from maternity leave)

Salary: £34,068- £46,937 (TMS1-TMS6)

You will:

• teach with passion

• ensure high outcomes for all pupils

• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards

• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum

• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches

• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school

• provide. challenge and support to all pupils

• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why Choose Windwhistle Primary School?

Child-centred ethos: We prioritise children’s confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing alongside academic success

Strong pastoral support: Extensive systems to support pupils’ social and emotional needs

Make a real impact: Help transform outcomes for children in a high-deprivation area

Community-focused: Strong partnerships with families and external agencies

Supportive team culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment where staff feel valued

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

A central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

A diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

The opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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 Windwhistle Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 331 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Windwhistle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windwhistle-primary-school

Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

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