Year 3/4 Class Teacher
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7BN12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6FTE
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - until 31 August 2027
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent teacher to join us at Charlton Mackrell Church of England Primary School as a 0.6FTE part-time Year 3/Year 4 teacher from September 2026. We are a small and well-supported village school comprising four classes and where the arts and sport are an important part of our curriculum. We provide a fun, supportive and kind environment, where your well-being and that of the children are equally important.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher to join us at our friendly and successful school. You will be an outstanding practitioner and passionate about children’s learning. You will have high expectations of what children can achieve and show:
- commitment to the ethos and Christian values of our school
- inspirational classroom practice and commitment to on-going professional development
- experience of, and commitment to, raising standards for all children
- a positive attitude to working as a team member
- a passion for teaching music or sport would be an advantage
What the school offers its staff
- the opportunity to work with a friendly, hard-working, supportive, experienced and enthusiastic whole-school team
- a caring and innovative environment
- small class sizes
- enthusiastic and hard-working pupils who thrive within our environment
This job is fixed term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance.
Further information about the job
Charlton Mackrell C of E Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Year 3/4 teacher to be part of a committed, happy team. This role is for a part-time 0.6FTE post and is available from 1st September 2026. This role is fixed term until 31st August 2027 in the first instance.
Responsible to: the Headteacher and Leadership Team
Responsible for:
- Teaching a class as directed by the Headteacher and taking responsibility for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils within the context of the ethos and aims of a Church School.
- Establishing and maintaining regular communications with the Headteacher, teacher colleagues, governors and other schools and, where appropriate, within a curriculum area.
Core Aims:
- To be a leader of learning who has high expectations of every child.
- To provide a carefully structured and thorough educational experience which enables pupils to achieve their academic and personal potential and to develop skills appropriate to the world of work and life in the twenty first century.
- To ensure a caring, healthy and happy community which emphasises high moral standards, self-discipline, emotional and spiritual development.
- To encourage pupils to participate in an extensive range of sporting, cultural, artistic and enriching activities; to develop an understanding of our responsibilities and our duty to serve the local, national and world communities.
Accountabilities:
- The quality of teaching and learning within the class/group
- To define and make clear to the pupils the objectives for each lesson in accordance with the agreed Scheme of Work, taking into account the differing abilities of the pupils.
- To direct the work of class-based Teaching Assistants and to monitor their performance.
- To mark and assess pupils’ work in accordance with Key Stage and whole school marking policy.
- To keep an accurate and up to date record of each pupils’ progress and achievement in line with the School Assessment Policy.
- To encourage and stimulate every pupil to achieve the best quality of work of which he/she is capable.
- To promote and maintain a safe and well-ordered classroom environment.
- To set and monitor homework in accordance with the Homework Policies and agreed timetable.
- To keep an appropriate record of lesson plans and lesson notes.
- To write and review IEPs for SEN children in consultation with the SENCO.
- To liaise with parents as required, including attendance at Progress Meetings, IEP Review Meetings and Annual Reviews.
Teaching and Class Management:
- Liaise effectively with the Headteacher in pursuing teaching and learning excellence with pupils.
- Establish and maintain a safe environment and purposeful working atmosphere which supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident.
- Manage pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
- Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Use a variety of teaching methods to:
§ Structure information well, including outlining content and aims and summarising key points as the lesson progresses
§ Instruct, demonstrate and give accurate, well-paced explanations using appropriate vocabulary
§ Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions.
- To develop skills in assessment, target setting and monitoring pupil progress
- To develop and widen professional effectiveness both at school and individual level
- To continue to develop a high standard of professional practice
Supporting the administration of the Key Stage:
- To attend staff meetings and other briefings as required/agreed.
- To complete pupil reports and reviews as required.
- To provide data to update the pupil tracking system.
- To contribute to whole school policy making through the development of schemes of work and assessment materials.
- To take on board Key Stage and whole school documentation and to respond appropriately.
- To respond positively to requests for information from the Headteacher.
- To represent the school at open days, welcome evenings and other events, as agreed.
- To cover for absent colleagues, as agreed.
Supporting School administration:
- To carry out playtime duties.
- To attend and / or lead collective worship as required/agreed according to the timetable.
Further Duties:
- To carry out additional tasks deemed reasonable by the Headteacher.
- To undertake Performance Management and to contribute to the programme as required/agreed.
- To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of anyone else who may be affected by what they do at work. To co-operate with others who have duties for health and safety by carrying out instructions and reporting unsafe procedures.
- To have a responsibility to be mindful of issues related to children’s safety and welfare and a duty to report and refer any concerns (Child Protection policy, safeguarding procedures)
- To work pro-actively to promote the mental health and well-being of pupils and oneself
The duties and responsibilities of the post are subject to those detailed in the statement and conditions of employment and will count as directed time as detailed in such statement and as defined by the Headteacher.
This job description does not define in detail all the duties/responsibilities of the post and will be reviewed annually and may be subject to modification or amendment after consultation and agreement with the post holder.
Commitment to safeguarding
Charlton Mackrell Primary School and Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Recruitment privacy notice available to view at https://charltonmackrellschool.org.uk/policies/
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About Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 90 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- school.office@CMPS.uk
- Phone number
- 01458 223329
We are a small and well-supported village school comprising four mixed-age classes and where the arts and sport are a vital part of our curriculum. We provide a fun, supportive and kind environment where your well-being and the children’s are equally important.
We offer you:
• the opportunity to work with a friendly, hard-working, supportive, experienced and enthusiastic whole-school team
• a caring and innovative environment
• small class sizes
• enthusiastic, well behaved and hard-working pupils who thrive within our environment
Arranging a visit to Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school.office@CMPS.uk.
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