Teacher - KS2

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

46 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher - KS2 job summary

At Ridgeway Farm, we are more than a school, we are a family. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of our nurturing, fully inclusive ethos where everyone is encouraged to Believe, Learn and Grow. We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated KS2 teacher who is committed to providing inspirational and motivational learning opportunities for every child.

We are a forward-thinking school where teachers enjoy learning alongside the children and plan engaging, meaningful learning experiences that motivate and inspire pupils. You will work alongside a friendly, supportive and creative team who value collaboration, professional growth and the joy of teaching.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent knowledge of the KS2 curriculum

• High-quality teaching skills that inspire, challenge and support all learners

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of all children

• A desire to engage in CPD and take ownership of their professional development

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants the very best for pupils and has high expectations of what they can achieve

• Is passionate about making a genuine difference to children’s lives

• Enjoys working in a school where creativity is encouraged and valued

• Wants to help children build memories they will carry with them for the rest of their lives

We welcome applications from experienced professionals who are keen to develop their career within a rich learning environment and who are supportive of our aims and vision for Ridgeway Farm.

In return, you will join a school community that values relationships, teamwork and wellbeing. At Ridgeway Farm, you will be supported to thrive as a professional while making a meaningful impact on the lives of the children you teach.

If you would like more information about this role or about our school, or if you have any questions, please contact us using the details below - we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.

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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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