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Year 3/4 Teacher

Beech Grove Primary School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NE

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Thursdays and Fridays, with option of picking up Mondays
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: MPS and UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An excellent class teacher with an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and how pupils learn
• Passionate about children’s learning and keen to ensure all children make progress
• A skilful communicator who can forge effective working relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• A strong team player who is committed to making a difference
• Keen to engage with continuing professional development and develop their skills
• Ambitious for themselves and the school
• Hardworking and reflective, with a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

• Welcoming and friendly with pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Committed to ensuring all pupils meet their full potential, develop as well-rounded individuals, and are well prepared for the next phase of their education
• Staffed by a highly skilled and cohesive team who strive to achieve high standards
• Committed to providing high quality, continuous professional development
• Passionate about school improvement and open to new ideas
• Governed by a strong and supportive Board of Governors

Flexible working opportunities

Remote working for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time

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.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled teacher to join our thriving school community. This is a part-time role with flexibility: we can offer either a 0.4 or 0.6 contract, working Thursdays and Fridays in a Year 3/4 class, with the option to add Mondays in our other Year 3/4 class.

Start date: Monday 5th January (INSET day), followed by two days shadowing your job share partner to ensure a smooth transition.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; or risk damaging the school's reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beech Grove Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beech Grove Primary School website
• Email address: office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01823662438
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beech-grove-primary-school

Large Primary School in the heart of Wellington, Somerset

Arranging a visit to Beech Grove Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk.

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