Teacher

Windwhistle Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3TZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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 - £45,350

Teacher job summary

Make a Difference, One Lesson at a Time

Join a Primary School Where Teachers Shape Futures

Windwhistle Primary School in North Somerset is seeking motivated and passionate primary school teachers to teach in KS1 or KS2. These are exciting permanent teaching opportunities for September 2026, ideal for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are committed to making a real impact.

Interview date: 15 May 2026

Hours: Full time (1 FTE)

Contract details: Permanent

If you are an enthusiastic teacher with strong team-working skills, and a belief that every child can succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role – Primary School Teacher (KS1/KS2)

As a primary school teacher at Windwhistle Primary School, you will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
• Inspire pupils through creative, inclusive and engaging lessons
• Secure high outcomes for all learners, including those with additional needs
• Meet and exceed the Teachers’ Standards
• Demonstrate strong curriculum knowledge across the whole school
• Use a wide range of effective pedagogical approaches
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life, culture and success of the school
• Provide both challenge and support to ensure pupil progress
• Act as a positive role model, influencing pupils’ attitudes, values and learning behaviours

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS)
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) ready to begin their teaching career
• Teachers with Early Years, KS1 or KS2 experience
• Candidates who are values-led, reflective and ambitious
• Teachers committed to working in a diverse and high-deprivation community

Why Choose Windwhistle Primary School?

Child-centred ethos: We prioritise children’s confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing alongside academic success

Strong pastoral support: Extensive systems to support pupils’ social and emotional needs

Make a real impact: Help transform outcomes for children in a high-deprivation area

Community-focused: Strong partnerships with families and external agencies

Supportive team culture: A collaborative, inclusive environment where staff feel valued

What We Offer

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
  
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
  
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
  
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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 Windwhistle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windwhistle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windwhistle-primary-school

Why choose Windwhistle?
• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.
• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.
• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

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