Senior Teacher
Langford Budville Church of England Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0RD6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2a for leadership responsibilities
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for compassionate, creative and adaptable individuals who are:
- A passionate and aspirational teacher who is committed to inclusive education and high expectations for all
- An excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire, motivate and nurture children to achieve their potential
- Experienced in, or motivated to develop, adaptive teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs, including SEND
- Interested in educational leadership and contributing to wider school improvement
- Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Confident in creating an inclusive classroom environment where all children feel safe, valued and able to participate
- Flexible and enthusiastic, with the ability to teach across different key stages within a small school setting
- A collaborative team member who contributes positively to a shared ethos of inclusion and high expectations
- Committed to ongoing professional development, particularly in inclusive and SEND practice
- Committed to high standards and level of attainments
This role will suit you if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong understanding of effective primary teaching practice
- Experience across primary age ranges, or the flexibility and enthusiasm to teach across key stages
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, leadership responsibilities within a school setting
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential
- Experience of using assessment effectively to support pupil progress
- A commitment to inclusive practice, supporting the needs of all learners including those with SEND
- Excellent classroom management and the ability to create a positive, purposeful learning environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- A reflective approach to teaching and a genuine enthusiasm for ongoing professional development
- An appreciation of the opportunities and rewards of working in a small, community-focused school
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming, inclusive and highly supportive school community, including Governors who care about your success
- The opportunity to work within a school recognised for strong inclusive and adaptive teaching practice
- Leadership development opportunities tailored to your career aspirations
- Access to NPQ qualifications, coaching and wider professional development pathways
- Opportunities to contribute to wider Federation projects, collaboration and school improvement work
- A leadership team that values innovation, wellbeing and professional growth
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a small school where relationships and community matter
- A strong Federation-wide culture of collaboration, care and shared expertise
At Langford Budville Primary School and within the Moorland Federation, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment where your contribution iscelebrated and your wellbeing is prioritised. We are committed to helping everymember of staff flourish both personally and professionally.
Further information about the job
How to apply
If you’re ready to play a key role in helping our young learners grow in confidence and curiosity, we would love to hear from you.
Application Deadline: Monday 18thMay 2026, 9.00am
Interviews: Thursday 21stMay 2026
Further information can be found within the attached documents:
- Job description
- Person Specification
- SCC Application Form
To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, all applicants are required to complete the SCC Application Form for all School Staff when applying for a vacancy. Please note that we do not accept CVs as part of the application process, and any CVs submitted will not be considered.
Commitment to safeguarding
The schools have a commitment to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.
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 Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 21 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07947 994052
Langford Budville Primary School is a small, nurturing village school where inclusion is not just an aspiration but a lived reality. We are proud of our ability to successfully support pupils with a wide range of needs within a mainstream environment, ensuring they learn, belong and thrive alongside their peers.
At Langford Budville, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extensive outdoor curriculum, “Loving Langford,” is rooted in our local environment and community, providing rich, real-life learning experiences that foster curiosity, resilience and a strong sense of belonging. This is complemented by our embedded Thrive approach, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress. Together, thes approaches enable us to nurture the whole child and ensure all learners, particularly those with additional needs, can engage, succeed and flourish.
We celebrate each child’s individuality, their creativity, curiosity and character and are committed to helping them flourish both academically and personally.
“Roots to Grow and Wings to Fly”
Our Federation celebrates individuality and a strong sense of community, nurturing children to grow together, and learn for life, as confident, compassionate citizens. We value teamwork, care deeply about wellbeing, and are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children in our care.
Arranging a visit to Langford Budville Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk.
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