Teacher
Banwell Primary School, Banwell, Somerset, BS29 6DB11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 April 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 4 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £43,606
What skills and experience we're looking for
Make a difference where it matters most.
Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds?
We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust.
We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.
You will:
- teach with passion
- ensure high outcomes for all pupils
- be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards
- have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum
- be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches
- build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school
- provide challenge and support to all pupils
- be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils
Why choose Banwell?
Stronger relationships: as a small, village school we have a strong team and a tight-knit community meaning that we can get to know our children, team and surrounding community well. Although our school is small, our access larger sports, cultural and arts events with our academy trust means the children of Banwell (and beyond), have more aspirational experiences and meet other children and people from all walks of life. Our teachers can consistently broaden their skills in foundation subjects such as art, music and sports/PE.
Responsibility potential: as a small team, teachers can have more opportunities to take on leadership roles and participate in decision-making if they wish to; a great way to grow professionally and make a difference within the school community.
Greater collaboration: working in a smaller school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and more frequent. You'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career and benefit from an extensive team of colleagues from around the trust. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a big impact in and around Banwell village.
Community focus: in a close village school community, school becomes more than just an educational establishment; we are a vibrant hub that integrates the lives of pupils, teachers, parents, and villagers. School fairs,performances,art events,and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.
Heritage and events: local history, culture and environment are woven into our curriculum, providing our children with a good sense of belonging and responsibility for where they live.
Local environment: We make frequent and purposeful use of our fantastic, surrounding environment. This includes termly fieldtrips where classes explore the woods, river, caves and traditional village features as well as learning from the pond, forest school, field and wooded areas in our beautiful village school.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
What the school offers its staff
What you can expect:
- We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
- We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid carer days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
- Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
- We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills and enhance your teaching practice.
- Investment in staff wellbeing and training is a priority in our organisation to ensure we offer an excellent service. As part of ELAN (Extend Learning Academies Network), you will benefit from a wider network of colleagues across other schools and within central HR, finance and communications to ensure you are well supported and your knowledge is kept up-to-date.
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Do not miss this superb opportunity to join a supportive and successful team. To apply, please go to: https://www.eteach.com/careers/banwellprimary
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Banwell Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 127 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Banwell Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@extendlearning.org
Arranging a visit to Banwell Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@extendlearning.org.
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