What we offer
Wiveliscombe Primary School is a school with big ideas and a full heart. Our staff seek to encourage and challenge pupils from their very first day and throughout their journey with us, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere where learning is fun.
At Wiveliscombe Primary School we offer:
School Background
We are a rural school at the heart of the community. At Wiveliscombe Primary School our motto is being the best we can be. What does this mean for our children? It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to thrive and meet their own potential.
Post: Class Teachers
Salary Range: MPS/UPS
Hours/Contract: Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
Closing Date: 12th May 2025
Interview Date: 19th May 2025
Wiveliscombe Primary School, near Taunton, is seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our wonderful school community in September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and successful school.
The successful applicant will:
• Be an enthusiastic and creative classroom practitioner who can make learning and teaching effective and fun
• Be an excellent teacher
• Have the vision, drive and energy to build on our achievements
Responsibilities include:
• To maintain the positive ethos and promote the values of the school
• To plan and deliver effective lessons which deliver good progress and achievement for all pupils
• To be responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of pupils
• To build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and governors which support the work of the school
• To play a significant role in the life of the school and contribute to whole school development
• To provide a model of good practice for aspects of teaching and learning
• To contribute to raising achievement beyond your own class
School Background
We are a rural school at the heart of the community. At Wiveliscombe Primary School our vision is to be the best we can be. What does this mean for our children? It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to thrive and meet their own potential.
If you think this role may be for you and would like further information, or an informal chat, please contact Lucy Crowe, our Head Teacher, for an initial conversation by calling 01984 623325.
Wiveliscombe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.
To apply: Please complete the support staff application form (for non-teaching posts) or the Teaching Application form (for teaching posts).