Teacher

Locking Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS - £32,916 - £45,350

Teacher job summary

Are you an enthusiastic primary school teacher passionate about helping children thrive? Do you want to work in a supportive, ambitious and forward‑thinking trust where high-quality teaching is valued and nurtured?

Location: Locking, Weston-super-Mare, 

Hours: 1 FTE

Interview: 6 May 2026

Contract: 12 month fixed term

Locking Primary School is seeking a committed and inspiring class teacher to join our dynamic team working within KS2. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, professional development, the potential to take on additional responsibility and potential for a permanent position in the future.

We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career, especially those who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.

You will:

• Teach with passion, creativity and purpose
• Deliver consistently high outcomes for all pupils
• Demonstrate commitment to meeting and exceeding teaching standards
• Have secure knowledge of the national curriculum and strong general subject knowledge
• Use a wide range of effective pedagogical approaches
• Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Contribute to our strong school culture and collaborative ethos
• Provide challenge, guidance and support for all learners
• Be a positive role model who inspires strong values, attitudes and learning behaviours

Why Choose Locking Primary School?

Inclusive and supportive: we have a real commitment to inclusivity and providing support for all children, regardless of their individual needs or learning styles and have experienced and dedicated staff and resources for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is why we were chosen to launch Treetops, a nurturing, moderate learning disabilities (MLD) resource base on the school site.

Holistic approach: we focus on growing the whole child as an individual, inspiring a love of learning and a sense of community, and belonging. To do this we are looking for inspirational teachers to support children with their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, artistic needs.

Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a big impact in and around the school community.

Incredible surroundings: we have large, natural green spaces, which create a lovely and inspiring learning environment for both children and teachers. You’ll have lots of space to explore outside and in which to take your teaching opportunities to a different dimension.

Community focus: as a close village school community, Locking is more than just an educational establishment; we are a vibrant hub that brings together pupils, teachers, parents, and villagers. School fairs, performances, firework displays and our work in the community have become shared traditions that further strengthen connections and raise funds for shared goals. We have an incredible PTA who really do achieve great things throughout the year.

What We Offer

• 
  A welcoming, supportive team where every staff member is valued
• Access to a central expert team specialising in school improvement, innovation, SEND and education welfare
• A diverse and inclusive trust where every child is celebrated
• High-quality CPD opportunities and clear career development pathways
• An environment where you can grow professionally and feel proud of your work

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

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 Locking Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Locking Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/locking-primary-school

Locking Primary School is at the heart of our community and we are continually striving to improve our provision for our children and families in the area, this is an opportunity to join a strong and supportive team who are committed to providing high quality experiences for all of our children

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Learning Together
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