Reception, KS1 or KS2 Teacher

West Wycombe School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AH

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range

Reception, KS1 or KS2 Teacher job summary

At West Wycombe we are committed to ensuring every child has the best learning opportunities every day and we are looking for an inspiring KS1 or KS2 class teacher to join our team.

About this Role

Are you interested in working in a community focused village school, committed to your personal and professional development? Are you a dynamic and inspirational teacher with the highest of expectations for all learners? Do you want to join us on our exciting journey?

If your answer to these questions is YES, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school to meet our Head of School, Gareth Ventin, and see the school in action are warmly encouraged and highly recommended.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Understands the importance of utilising outdoor learning within the curriculum.
• Creates magic in their classroom and has a passion for teaching and learning.
• Prioritises building positive relationships with all pupils and parents/carers.
• Has high expectations of all pupils, no matter their starting point.
• Is flexible and ambitious for their career.
• Motivates and supports children by example and with good humour.
• Is committed to team work and maintaining high standards.
• Has energy, enthusiasm and a growth mindset.

In joining West Wycombe School as part of the Great Learners Trust you will benefit from being a part of a dynamic Multi-Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on offering high quality CPD opportunities and investing in our staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.

Please note that applications will be considered, and interview dates offered on arrival. Please submit your applications early to avoid disappointment.

Our GLT motto is ‘Believe and Achieve’, which reflects the determination of the Trust to expect great things for all our children, whatever their prior attainment.

Websites: https://www.westwycombe.bucks.sch.uk/ and http://www.greatlearnerstrust.co.uk/

The vision of the Great Learners Trust is that all children in the Multi-Academy Trust community of schools are provided with outstanding educational opportunities. Our purpose is the best education for all children, regardless of their starting points, their individual learning needs, their level of disadvantage or advantage, their family background or their beliefs.

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.

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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 West Wycombe School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Wycombe School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-wycombe-school

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