10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,083)

Year 1 Class Teacher job summary

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is looking for a vibrant and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join its friendly team of teaching staff, on a maternity cover contract, with effect from September 2025.

Contract: Maternity Cover – effective September 2025. 

We are an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our school aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.


We are looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
  • Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
  • Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
  • Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
  • Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
  • Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
  • Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
  • Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
  • Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
  • Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.


We can offer the successful candidate:

  • An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  • A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  • Opportunities for training and progression;
  • The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  • A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.


For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.


Visiting our school

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what St Michael’s has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01980-670268


Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

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About St Michael's Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
412 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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St Michael's Primary School at Larkhill is a brand new, state of the art primary school with a beautiful new nursery.

We realise that we cannot possibly teach our pupils everything they need to know, but we are committed to ensuring we spark interest, ignite passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. We able to do this with the fabulous facilities at the school which include extensive, beautifully landscaped grounds with a dedicated sports pitch and multi use games area.

St Michael's is committed to a curriculum that takes learning outside and is delighted to have areas like the meadow garden and exploration trail as outdoor learning areas.

St Michael's is an incredible school, not only the building but the individuals within it; providing children with the firm foundation they need to go out from here, standout in their communities and shine brightly in a rapidly changing world.

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