Upper Key Stage 2, Teacher Vacancy, Permanent, Full-time

Priddy Primary School, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3BE

29 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: M3 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

- Is a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children

- Is used to working in positive and proactive ways and collaborating with others to drive high expectations supporting the overall school improvement

- Is energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, resilient and caring

- Has experience in curriculum subject leadership and leading improvements across a school

- Will work effectively as part of a close team of staff and in partnership with parents and the community

- Will be happy to support the Christian ethos through our school values

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

- A school of willing and enthusiastic children

- A welcoming staff team who are hardworking and committed to achieving the best outcomes

- High quality continual professional development

- A supportive Governing Board and PTA who work hard to provide a wide range of enhancements for the children

- The opportunity to be part of a community-focused Federation

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.

Do you want to work in an ambitious school with a supportive team and willing, enthusiastic children in an idyllic, rural location? The Governors of Priddy & St Lawrence’s Federation are looking to recruit a highly motivated, talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our successful Federation. This is a full-time permanent contract, to start in September 2026, within a welcoming and supportive team.

The Federation currently has 99 happy and motivated children. Our vision is ‘Working together to be the best we can be’ and we expect our children, staff and parents to adhere to this. Our core values of compassion, perseverance and courage underpin all that we do.

To appreciate all that we have to offer, visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please make an appointment with the school office and our Head teacher, Mrs Sharon Foxall, will enjoy showing you our wonderful school sites during the week beginning 20th April.

Application packs are available to download from the school website and are returnable direct to the school - office@priddyandstlawrences.co.uk

Application Closing Date: Friday 1st May 1pm

Interviews: Friday 15th May

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.