Teacher KS1

Weare Academy First School, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2JS

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 June 2024

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 - 3 months
• Pay scale: Up to MS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Ability to be an outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding).
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bwright@wedmorefirstschool.org.uk

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description and Person Specification KS1.pdf - 207 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher-Job-Advert-Teacher KS1.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

About Weare Academy First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Weare Academy First School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: bwright@wedmorefirstschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 732270
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weare-academy-first-school (opens in new tab)

As a small, village school, we have just five classes (Reception to Year 4) for children aged 4-9 years. We pride ourselves on making this an inclusive school with a tight-knit, family feel. We have high expectations for every child and every member of our staff team is committed to our Vision that ‘All Can Achieve’. We believe that each child is unique and possesses their own set of talents and abilities, and it is our mission to help them discover and develop these qualities.

Arranging a visit to Weare Academy First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bwright@wedmorefirstschool.org.uk.

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