KS2 Teacher

Eldene Nursery and Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time teacher role
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until August 2027
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an inclusive school based in the heart of the Eldene Community.

We treat teachers with respect and invest in your career.

• We invest in your career development and wellbeing – we want you to do well here.

Post: KS2 Class teacher for April 2026

Applications: by 12.00pm on Friday 31stJanuary 2026

Shortlisting: we will contact you by Monday 2nd February 2026

Interviews: w/b 9th February 2026

Salary: main pay range, according to experience

We respect teachers: Your PPA is collaborative with your phase team. We work with good quality partners (such as the award-winning Literacy Tree). You’ll be supported by highly cooperative colleagues and we encourage new ideas.

We have great facilities: Extensive well-maintained outdoor areas – including a woodland, playgrounds with 2 trim trails that support physical development and wellbeing, as well as large playing fields for sporting events. A refurbished well-stocked school library, 2 large halls and ELSA/nurture spaces and rooms. Also, a free large car park onsite.

We prioritise wellbeing with a dedicated wellbeing team: The wellbeing of staff at Eldene is paramount to maintaining a successful and forward-thinking school.We believe that the best asset in school for children are staff who are happy, motivated and focused. Eldene recognises that staff are our most important resource and are to be valued, supported and encouraged to develop personally and professionally. We have a Wellbeing Team who champion staff mental health and togetherness. We promote staff events where we can mix, relax and support each other. From Wellbeing breakfasts to drop-in sessions - we've got it covered!

We celebrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity: Eldene is proud to be a richly diverse community where equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate the different cultures, languages, faiths and experiences of our families - this diversity is a strength that enriches learning for all. Our curriculum reflects the world our children live in, ensuring every child can see themselves represented and valued, while our inclusive practices support all learners to thrive. We are committed to fair opportunities, high expectations and mutual respect. We actively promote a culture where every voice is heard and everyone feels safe, welcomed and empowered to succeed.

What the school offers its staff

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Someone who will join in our team with good spirit and contribute their ideas.
• Someone who will really go the extra mile so that learning is enjoyable and purposeful for the children.
• Someone who has a good work ethic and will model our school values, putting them in action.

We can offer you in return…

• An exciting opportunity to be part of an EEF trial, involving a highly accredited whole-school book-based curriculum and professional development programme aimed at improving writing outcomes for pupils in Year 1 to Year 6.
• A place in a team with genuinely friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Investment in your career goals: we invest so that your skills and interests are shared and developed.

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

Eldene School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures can be read on our website. For those candidates shortlisted an Online Search Record will be carried out.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Eldene Nursery and Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 321 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eldene Nursery and Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@eldene.swindon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01793 525908
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eldene-nursery-and-primary-school

Large primary school with nursery for 3 years +. Established SRP for KS2 children with a new KS1 provision opening soon

Arranging a visit to Eldene Nursery and Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@eldene.swindon.sch.uk.

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