Two day a week Reception Class Teacher

Batheaston Church School, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7EP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  21 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: All day Tuesday and Wednesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2026
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an individual who can:

• demonstrate high standards of teaching and learning
• have the knowledge and skills to teach in EYFS
• have high expectations, being enthusiastic and committed to raising standards
• have excellent communication, interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• demonstrate a positive and understanding approach to children’s social and emotional development which will include setting high standards of behaviour
• make a positive contribution to the life and work of our school
• fully support the Christian ethos of our church school
• meet the many challenges of school life with enthusiasm and a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

The school is able to offer:

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic pupils who love learning
• A strong cohesive team, working together to provide a learning environment where every child really does count
• Commitment to professional development and opportunities with the Multi Academy Trust
• A caring and innovative environment based on strong Christian values

Further details about the role

Batheaston Church School is part of the Bath and Wells Multi Academy Trust and is a welcoming, happy and exciting place to be. The school works closely with St John’ Church to maintain and build on our Christian foundation, and we are seeking someone who can fully support this ethos. Batheaston Church school is an innovative and creative one form entry primary school located in a rural setting on the outskirts of Bath.

You will be working alongside an experienced, warm and friendly staff team.

We are extremely proud of our happy and nurturing ethos, founded on Christian values,where each child is valued and supported as an individual. We work with parents and carers to ensure every child makes excellent academic progress and develops key life skills.

We are seeking a passionate and caring individual with a genuine love of working with children. If you are creative, dedicated and open to innovative ways of teaching, then we would love to hear from you.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@batheaston.bwmat.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Job Description.docx - 129 KB (opens in new tab)

About Batheaston Church School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Batheaston Church School website
• Email address: enquiries@batheaston.bwmat.org
• Phone number: 01225858555
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/batheaston-church-school

One form entry primary school

Arranging a visit to Batheaston Church School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@batheaston.bwmat.org.

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