Class Teacher KS2

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and dedicated teacher for a permanent part time role. This position could be a KS1 or KS2 post depending on the candidate. East Coker Primary School is a seven-class rural school with a very supportive and friendly community. We aim to provide our children with a good balance of academic and wider experiences to grow into well-rounded, compassionate and confident young people with a strong sense of community. We strongly value creativity, collaboration and independence and our pupils are encouraged to take an active part in our school.

The successful candidate will

• Will be fully committed to our school ethos
• Be a highly effective practitioner and be able to plan and deliver Quality First Teaching
• Have the ability to work as part of a friendly, supportive team and contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupils' attainment, behaviour and personal development.

What the school offers its staff

• A caring, warm and friendly school in a beautiful setting.
• Happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn.
• Supportive and enthusiastic staff, governors and parents.
• A National Whole School Well Being Gold Award School supporting staff and pupil wellbeing.

Further details about the role

To comply with our Safeguarding policy this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two suitable references and a health check. As a setting we will consider online searches as part of our due diligence checks on short listed candidates.

Further details, a Job Description, Personal Specification and an application form are available to download from the school website. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Applications to be returned to the school email box.

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 16th June

Interview

Wednesday 24th June

Start Date

September 2026

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.