Mixed age class teacher
Broad Town Church of England Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 7RE30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 May 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
- MPS - UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from September 2026. This unique and exciting opportunity involves teaching a very small mixed Year 4/5/6 class. The role would particularly suit a teacher with recent experience across these age groups and a strong understanding of mixed-age teaching.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
- Value and support the development of the whole child
- Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility to the classroom
- Thrive within a small, supportive school community
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01793 731395.
What the school offers its staff
Broad
Town CE Primary is a very small, friendly, village school on the outskirts of
Royal Wootton Bassett, within easy reach of Swindon and the M4. We are proud
to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known,
valued and encouraged to flourish. We have strong community links and a culture
of kindness and excellent pupil behaviour..We would like to recruit a positive,
enthusiastic and experienced teacher with the knowledge and skills to teach a small mixed age class.
Further information about the job
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Experience
- Successful experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
- Experience of planning and delivering high-quality lessons for mixed-ability learners.
- Knowledge of assessment and pupil progress procedures.
- Experience of maintaining positive behaviour for learning.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum and assessment requirements.
- Ability to teach effectively within a mixed-age classroom environment.
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Personal Qualities
- A reflective, enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner.
- High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
- Warm, caring and positive approach to relationships with children and families.
- Commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school.
- Dedication to ensuring every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience teaching in a small school or mixed-age setting.
- Experience preparing pupils for Year 6 SATs.
- Subject leadership experience or willingness to lead a curriculum area.
- Understanding of Church of England education and SIAMS framework.
- Experience contributing to collective worship or wider school community activities.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broad Town Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 55 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Broad Town Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@broadtown.wilts.sch.uk
Broad Town CE Primary is a small, friendly, village school with just 53 pupils, on the outskirts of Wootton Bassett, within easy reach of Swindon and the M4.
Arranging a visit to Broad Town Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@broadtown.wilts.sch.uk.
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