Mixed age class teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic teacher to join our team from September 2026. This unique and exciting opportunity involves teaching a very small mixed Year 4/5/6 class. The role would particularly suit a teacher with recent experience across these age groups and a strong understanding of mixed-age teaching.

The successful candidate will

• Demonstrate high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• Value and support the development of the whole child
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and flexibility to the classroom
• Thrive within a small, supportive school community

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01793 731395.

What the school offers its staff

Broad Town CE Primary is a very small, friendly, village school on the outskirts of Royal Wootton Bassett, within easy reach of Swindon and the M4. We are proud to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We have strong community links and a culture of kindness and excellent pupil behaviour..We would like to recruit a positive, enthusiastic and experienced teacher with the knowledge and skills to teach a small mixed age class.

Further details about the role

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

• Successful experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Experience of planning and delivering high-quality lessons for mixed-ability learners.
• Knowledge of assessment and pupil progress procedures.
• Experience of maintaining positive behaviour for learning.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of the KS2 National Curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Ability to teach effectively within a mixed-age classroom environment.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Personal Qualities

• A reflective, enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner.
• High expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Warm, caring and positive approach to relationships with children and families.
• Commitment to supporting the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Dedication to ensuring every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience teaching in a small school or mixed-age setting.
• Experience preparing pupils for Year 6 SATs.
• Subject leadership experience or willingness to lead a curriculum area.
• Understanding of Church of England education and SIAMS framework.
• Experience contributing to collective worship or wider school community activities.

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.