Teacher

Somers Park Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1SE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (708)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher job summary

Job Purpose ​ To have responsibility for teaching an assigned class and to be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of a class and the safety and welfare of the pupils as appropriate. Duties include helping deliver the highest standard of education to the students, supporting teachers and staff, and ensuring an overall safe and successful school environment. 

Year 3 class teacher position, on our Somers Park site.

The post is for a fixed term/maternity cover teaching post (until January 2028, or when the maternity leave finishes).

Full-time

Salary: MPS 1- MPS 6

This post is suitable for ECTs.

Key Responsibilities​

• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school. ​

• To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers Standards and the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document or such other revised document/s as identified by the Department for Education. ​

• To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Headteacher. ​

• To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher​

• To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to locally agreed conditions of employment to the extent that they are incorporated in the post holder’s individual contract of employment. ​

• To create and manage a caring, supportive and purposeful classroom environment. ​

• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and the school‛s schemes of work, ensuring teaching is of the highest standard.​

• To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.​

• To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities. ​

• To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning.​

• To mark attendance registers, ensuring absence and lateness are accounted for, communicating with the school office staff when they are not.​

• To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping, and reporting of pupils’ progress. ​

• To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils. ​

• To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education - academic, social, and emotional. ​

• To work co-operatively as part of a phase team, including planning work and supervising support staff and parent helpers. ​

• To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required. ​

• To actively extend my own professional learning using collaborative study, attendance at INSET, and reading to keep abreast of new developments. ​

• To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum. ​

• To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals, and parents.​

• To maintain a stimulating, organised, interactive, and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential. ​

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision​.

• To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team. ​

• To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery, and other teaching materials related to their teaching, ensuring that appropriate Health and Safety Regulations are observed.​

• To actively and positively participate in performance management reviews. ​

• Promote the safety and well-being of pupils. ​

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils in line with the school‛s Behaviour Policy. ​

  Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. ​

• At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed. ​

• To carry out any other duty which is deemed reasonable by the Headteacher​

• Where relevant the post holder is responsible for the supervision of the work of a teaching assistant. ​

• The role may include additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher. The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation.

• All duties must be carried out in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all.

  Person Specification

  ​Key Criteria in addition to the statements in the advert. Assessment, shortlisting & final selection will be assessed initially through candidates' application forms and information. Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed through references and interview activities ​

  Experience​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Experience of teaching in different settings​

  • ✓​

  Experience of leading TAs​

  • ​ ✓​

  Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of having been involved in a whole school initiative​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of playing a role in implementing a School Improvement Plan​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of teaching across the primary age ranges​

  • ​ ✓​

  Education and qualifications ​

  Degree Level Qualification ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Qualified Teacher Status ​

  • ✓​ ​

  Evidence of continuing and recent professional development relevant to the post​

  • ​ ✓​

  Skills and Attributes​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Ability to teach mixed ability groups. ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Supporting and promoting the policies, practices and ethos of the school and trust​

  • ​ ✓​

  Knowledge and confidence in using IT for teaching and management purposes  ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Good understanding and use of observation, assessment and planning including AfL, target setting and tracking ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Ability to employ appropriate teaching strategies to address a range of learning styles ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Ability to create an exciting, stimulating and interactive learning environment inside and outdoors​

  • ✓​ ​

  Understanding of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals and promoting positive behaviour​

  • ✓​ ​

  Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Excellent interpersonal skills ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Skills and Attributes​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Have a passion for learning and for enabling pupils to develop as enthusiastic learners ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of delivering support or training to colleagues in school ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of working with children with SEND​

  • ​ ✓​

  Ability to use comparative information about attainment​

  • ✓​ ​

  Experience of leading a subject across school​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of working in other key stages. ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of promoting highly effective communications within and between teams and other stakeholders in the school community​

  • ​ ✓​

  Experience of working with Read Write Inc.​

  • ​ ✓​

  Up to date ICT knowledge and skills.​

  • ​ ✓​

  Skills and Attributes​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Understanding of data analysis and the important impact this can have on achievement and attainment. ​

  ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Good understanding of the importance of culture and ethos and how this impacts on morale, high expectation and high standards. ​

  ​

  • ✓​ ​

  Good understanding of the role of parents and the community in school improvement and how this can be practised and developed​

  ​

  • ​✓​

  Personal Qualities​

  ​

  ​

  Ability to make positive and professional relationships with all members of the school community including parents and governors​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to high expectations ​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  A friendly and approachable style, while maintaining professional boundaries ​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Excellent organisation skills but the ability to be adaptable and flexible ​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Personal Qualities​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Ability to be calm and resilient when under pressure ​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Excellent time-keeping ​

  • ​ ✓​

  Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  Boundless enthusiasm, determination and drive to inspire others to achieve high standards​

  • ​ ✓​

  An appetite and stamina for challenging work​

  • ​ ✓​

  ​

  A solution focused mindset and determined ‘no excuses’ approach to raising standards​

  • ​ ✓​

  A lively, creative and good humoured approach to all aspects of teaching, management and leadership.​

  • ​ ✓​

  Personal Qualities​

  Essential​

  Desirable​

  Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children​

  ​ ✓​

  ​

  Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.​

  ​ ✓​

  ​

  Safer Recruitment

  Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people eand expects all staff to share this commitment. 

  All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check

  This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children

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

  Why Choose MET?

  Mercian Educational Trust is a connected family of schools, united by collaboration, professional trust, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

  Our approach is built around three core beliefs: Working together, Working to grow, and Working well.

  Working together means strong professional networks across our schools, combined with genuine autonomy that enables staff to shape practice in response to their pupils and context.

  Working to grow reflects our commitment to development for everyone at every stage with clear career pathways, high-quality CPD, and opportunities to progress across the trust.

  Working well ensures that wellbeing and workload sustainability are embedded in how we operate, with systems, expectations, and support designed to help staff thrive in their roles.

  Across all three, our aim is simple: to create an environment where colleagues are supported to thrive, empowered in their work, and prepared for long-term success.

  For more information about working with us, please visit our careers page. For further details about the individual school, please visit the school’s careers page.

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

Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. ​

All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check​

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 Somers Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 582 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Somers Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somers-park-primary-school-malvern

Somers Park Primary School has grown significantly over recent years following the construction in 2018 of the Malvern Vale satellite expansion site less than a mile from Somers Park. Our two sites work very much as one, with teachers working together and children learning the same curriculum.

Growing a year group at a time, our Malvern Vale site is now full,  at the seven-class capacity. We have the best of both worlds - fantastic modern facilities with a small school feel at the Malvern Vale site, accompanied by our Somers Park site, which has an established, forward-thinking culture, demonstrating proven success over several years.

We are fully inclusive, holding high expectations and aspirations for all. At our last Ofsted in the summer of 2022, we were graded as a good school, with outstanding judgements for both Early Years, and Personal Development, commenting that ‘Pupils thrive at Somers Park Primary School.’ We couldn’t put it better ourselves!

We are proud of the way our learners are prepared for the next phase of their education and beyond. Our Think. Know. Explain. Do. curriculum model encourages inquisitive thinking and independent learning. The curriculum is enhanced by a balanced and interesting enrichment programme of additional experiences and visits.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Worcestershire