13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    5 January 2026

  • Closing date

    2 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 8 Months

Pay scale

M3 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our friendly village primary school is seeking to recruit a Class Teacher for our KS1 children, who understands that building strong relationships with children and parents is at the core of their role.We are a small Church school offering an inclusive environment which is committed to each child reaching their potential. This is a fixed term contract for 8 months while we continue trialling an Executive Headship Model.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is extremely motivated and enthusiastic about approaching learning in innovative ways, in line with our whole school approach.
  • is committed to high quality teaching and learning.
  • has high expectations and is passionate about working with children.
  • is a good team player and is willing to collaborate.
  • has the ability to inspire pupils to develop their potential to the full.
  • is resourceful, flexible and will contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • supports and embraces the Christian vision and ethos of the school.

What the school offers its staff

The school is able to offer:

  • enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking children with good attitudes to school.
  • a caring and supportive Christian school.
  • friendly staff.
  • established links with other local schools and groups.
  • a commitment to CPD.
  • a leadership team that truly cares about staff’s wellbeing.

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.

Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange a visit. Please phone (01963 370481) or email (enquiries@at.bwmat.org) to arrange an appointment.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Abbas and Templecombe Church School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
111 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Abbas and Templecombe Church School website
Email address
enquiries@at.bwmat.org
Phone number
01963 370481
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Abbas and Templecombe Church of England Primary School is set in the heart of the Blackmore Vale in South Somerset. Our school provides a safe, happy and caring environment for learning and attracts children from several local villages.

The school’s success is based on its close relationship between children, teachers, parents, governors and friends; all of whom work together to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards for all our children.

Arranging a visit to Abbas and Templecombe Church School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@at.bwmat.org.

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