Teacher - KS1

Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher - KS1 job summary

We wish to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated KS1 teacher who is committed to providing inspirational and motivational learning opportunities for children. Ridgeway Farm CE Academy is a fully inclusive school with a deeply rooted Christian ethos and a strong community spirit, where both staff and pupils are nurtured, valued and supported. Our school is proud of its outstanding and welcoming environment, where positive relationships and an ambitious curriculum help children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

The successful candidate will possess excellent KS1 curriculum knowledge, high-quality teaching skills and strong communication and teamwork abilities. They will share our passion for delivering creative learning experiences that inspire curiosity, ignite imagination and build confidence. We are looking for someone who is committed to continuous professional growth, embraces collaboration and demonstrates a desire to engage in CPD, supporting both their own development and the ongoing success of our school.

Would you like:

To work in a forward thinking school where teachers enjoy learning with the children and plan work that motivates them and the pupils?

To work alongside outstanding teachers who let their creativity guide them?

To join a warm, friendly and supportive team, driven by shared values and inspired by our school’s vision?

To play a part in helping children at Ridgeway Farm build cherished memories they will carry with them for a lifetime?

If so, we will expect you to want the very best for our pupils, hold high expectations for all learners, and be committed to making a lasting difference. We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career within a rich learning environment, supported by a school that invests in its people and celebrates innovation, well-being and excellence.

If you would like more information about this role or about our school please contact us via the details below.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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 Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ridgeway-farm-cofe-academy

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