KS2 Teacher

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

KS2 Teacher job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding KS2 teacher at Danesfield Middle School. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team who are individually and collectively passionate about the learning and progress of our students and who provide an excellent source of support and inspiration.

The successful candidate must:

• Plan effectively to motivate and challenge all pupils;
  
• Demonstrate adaptability in teaching a range of subjects
  
• Draw upon a wide repertoire of effective teaching strategies;
  
• Create stimulating and supportive learning environments;
  
• Engage pupils by delivering interesting lessons which stimulate curiosity and encourage creativity and independence;
  
• Give effective feedback, which encourages reflection and brings about improvement.
  

We can offer a comprehensive induction and targeted CPD as well as a number of opportunities to deliver across a wide range of subject areas moving forward. We can also offer a great team of staff who will always offer support, care and assistance when needed.

Please see attached JD and letter from the Headteacher for more information. Please submit your completed application form via Eteach

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis and we may close the vacancy earlier than stated so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances.

Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and social media checks.

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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danesfield-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-community-middle-school-taunton

Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School is situated in Williton, in the beautiful area of West Somerset. Of equal distance are the areas of outstanding natural beauty - the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and is within easy reach of the County Town of Taunton.
The West Somerset Academies Trust is a rapidly growing group of like-minded schools that share common values. Our family of academies works together to promote high academic standards, the development of good character and which puts children at the centre of its thinking. The school is one of 6 schools (2 Middle Schools and 4 First Schools) and 3 nurseries within the West Somerset Academies Trust. The school retains its own identity and benefits from being able to take full advantage of the richness of resources, training and collaboration offered, which is one of the many benefits of belonging to the "family" of schools and nurseries currently within the Trust.

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