23 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    21 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - Maternity Leave - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M3 – M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will be energetic, innovative, and passionate about creating an engaging learning environment. You will build strong relationships with our pupils and contribute to the dynamic, nurturing atmosphere that defines our school. We share a collective vision of “Growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness”, and our pupils embrace every challenge with curiosity and enthusiasm. You will join a supportive, child-centred team that is committed to creating inspiring and dynamic lessons. Our aim is to foster an environment where every child is motivated to excel, and you will play an integral part in making this vision a reality.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a passion for learning.
  • Be able to inspire children to achieve their best.
  • Understand how to engage pupils in retrieving and applying knowledge to solve problems.
  • Have high expectations for all pupils to ensure they reach their potential.
  • Be creative and innovative in their approach to learning.
  • Have good classroom management and behaviour management skills.
  • Demonstrate high levels of emotional literacy and the ability to connect with students.
  • Be committed to working as an active team player.
  • Understand the demands and content of the upper key stage two curriculum
  • Support our values of respect, kindness, courage, creativity and love and be sympathetic to our Christian foundation.

What the school offers its staff

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a thriving, two-form entry primary school, rated 'Good' with Outstanding features by OFSTED in June 2024. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team, we aim to make learning both challenging and fun, ensuring that every child experiences an exciting, infectious, and rewarding educational journey.

At Malmesbury, we pride ourselves on fostering creativity, incorporating ICT across the curriculum, and excelling in sport. Our school has a strong reputation for developing well-rounded learners who are encouraged to think critically and creatively. We are currently engaged in a collaboration with the James Dyson Foundation to extend the school, adding seven new classrooms, a second hall and building two rooms equipped for teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths, where children will learn alongside engineers from Dyson’s Malmesbury-based research division.

We have a longstanding tradition of supporting and developing talent. Our dedicated team of governors and staff is deeply committed to providing professional development for all. Additionally, a skilled team of teaching assistants offers vital support to every class.

We can offer:

  • The opportunity to work with wonderful children who love learning.
  • Support from engaged parents and governors.
  • A collaborative approach to planning and teaching in a two-form entry school.
  • A friendly and inclusive team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff.
  • A committed and supportive SEN team.
  • A school that actively encourages a home work life balance.
  • Opportunities to be involved in whole school training and developing teaching practice.
  • Experienced mentoring for all staff including ECTs.
  • A comprehensive well-being support package.

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.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit (01666 823514 or admin@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk). An application pack is available from the school’s website (www.malmesburyprimaryschool.co.uk) or by contacting hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.

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 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.

Additional documents

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

About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
409 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01666823514

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team, we strive to make learning both stimulating and enjoyable, ensuring every child experiences an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful educational journey. The SLT are committed to maintaining work-life balance and supporting the well-being of all staff.

Arranging a visit to Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.

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