Teacher EYS/KS1 - Fixed Term
Twerton Infant School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1QR15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: We are offering this as either a 0.44FTE YR teaching post alone, or together with a third day providing PPA cover in two other KS1 classes. This is fixed term due to staffing secondments.
Contract type
- Fixed term - One year to 31st August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £43,606 pending pay award and depending on experience
Actual salary
- £13,926 - £27,907 pending pay award and depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful applicant will:
- be a passionate and reflective teacher with a commitment to ongoing professional development;
- be committed to the development of the whole child, beginning with their social and emotional development; - be a team player who is able to collaborate and provide encouragement and support for colleagues
- be committed to the Twerton Infant School and Nursery's aims and ethos
- be dedicated to delivering high quality learning activities for all pupils
- be passionate about developing a creative and stimulating environment
- have high expectations for all of our children
We have a strong governing board and as well as a nurturing, positive ethos, we offer a culture of continuing improvement, professional growth and high expectations.
What the school offers its staff
Flexible working opportunities
Further details about the role
Due to staffing secondments, we have a vacancy, from September 2025, to teach 0.44FTE in YR as part of a friendly and dynamic team and to provide one day’s cover for PPA 0.2FTE in two other KS1 classes.
We are offering this as either a 0.44FTE YR teaching post alone, or together with a third day providing PPA cover.
This is a Fixed Term position for 12 months pending a review of the staffing secondments in Spring 2026.
Visits to the school are encouraged, you can meet the headteacher and tour the school on Wednesday 4th June at 4.15pm. Please let us know if you will be attending this opportunity.
Closing date to receive applications is 12 noon, 9th June 2025 and Interviews will take place on Friday 13th June 2025.
If you have any questions about the vacancy or school please ring the school office on 01225 423526 and ask to speak to the headteacher, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.
Further details, an application form, consent to obtain references and an equal opportunities form can be downloaded from our website. Staff Vacancies - Twerton Nursery & Infant School
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. These will be carried out by parties independent of the recruitment process and not divulged until after interviews and selection have taken place.
Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against, or disadvantaged, by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Twerton Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 156 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Twerton Infant School website
- Email address
- dawn_turner@bathnes.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01225 423526
Twerton Nursery and Infant School is a 2-form entry infant school with an onsite Nursery for 2 and 3 year olds. We are an LA Maintained school and we work closely with 6 other primary schools in BANES within the South Gloucester Learning Alliance, which provides wide-ranging support and CPD. The school has a long-established reputation for being both inclusive and responsive to children’s individual needs.
Our recent OFSTED inspection rated the whole school as Good.
We have an excellent on-site Forest School, providing fantastic outdoor learning for all children, including those with additional needs. We also follow the Thrive approach, which supports children’s wellbeing and mental health. Our motto is ‘Play, Learn, Grow, Live Well Together. Thrive at Twerton - the School that Cares’ and this is embedded in everything we do.
We are one of seven schools in BANES who are part of the St John’s Primary Empowerment Programme which is enabling us to work closely over a sustained period of time with key delivery partners:
• Ruth Miskin Education
• Brighter Futures
• White Rose Maths
• HCRG Care Group (Speech and Language)
• Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team
We also enjoy close community links and receive support from:
• Bath Recreation – additional PE provision;
• Bath Rugby Club – learning support from senior squad players
• Bath City Football Club – Play Support and afterschool club
• Prior Park College – Sixth Form Reading Volunteers
• RSVP – Reading Volunteers
We have developed a broad Curriculum and we use Drawing Club, Curious Quests and Read Write Ink throughout the school.
We understand that the pandemic changed many things. More than ever, we all need to balance the demands of professional life with time for family, friendships and other pursuits.
You can learn more about the school and our Curriculum by visiting the School website and reading our Curriculum Intent Statement:
https://www.twertoninfants.com/twerton-infants-school
If you have a passion for learning, a dedication to children and a commitment to teamwork, then we would like to hear from you – you could make a real difference at our school.
Visits to the school are encouraged, you can meet the headteacher and tour the school on Wednesday 4th June at 4.15pm. Please let us know if you will be attending this opportunity.
Closing date to receive applications is 12 noon, 9th June 2025.
If you have any questions about the vacancy or the school please ring the school on 01225 423526, or send an email to twerton_inf@bathnes.gov.uk.
Application Details: Please note we do NOT accept CVs.
Please send completed application form, consent to obtain references form and equal opportunities form by post addressed to
Mr George Samios (Headteacher) at:
Twerton Nursery and Infant School
Poolemead Road
Bath BA2 1QR
Tel: 01225 423526
Alternatively, please email your application and forms to: applications@twerton-infant-school.bathnes.sch.uk
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview by email. Please ensure that applications include an email address.
You also can find out more by visiting our Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/twertoninfantschool
Arranging a visit to Twerton Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawn_turner@bathnes.gov.uk.
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