Reception/KS1 Teacher

Liden Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6EX

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st May 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6
• Additional allowances:

  M1-M6

Reception/KS1 Teacher job summary

Join Our Team as a Reception/KS1 Class Teacher

Ofsted: Good

‘Pupils at Liden Academy are welcoming and friendly, where they thrive, both academically and personally. The ethos of the school is based around core values, such as determination and perseverance.’

We are proud of our Ofsted Good rating, which reflects our commitment to providing a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive learning environment.

We are looking for a forward‑thinking teacher with flexibility, creativity and excellent classroom teaching skills to join our dynamic team.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm and motivation, with a strong commitment to our school’s ethos and values.
• A dedication to high professional standards and ongoing professional development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

What We Offer

Joining us means becoming part of a supportive and well‑resourced environment, including:

• A well‑equipped school and access to high‑quality CPD opportunities.
• A friendly, committed team and a highly supportive trust.
• Free on‑site parking.
• A comprehensive Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.

If you believe you have the qualities we’re looking for and want to contribute to something truly special, we encourage you to apply. Please note that we may appoint before the closing date, so early applications are recommended.

Safeguarding Statement

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment 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 Liden Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Liden Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liden-academy

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