POST TITLE: Key Stage 2 Teacher
SCHOOL: Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
LOCATION: Blackford, Wedmore, Somerset
CONTRACT TERM: Permanent
SALARY: Teacher MainScale / UPS Experience Dependent
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time
START DATE: 1st January 2026 or Easter 2026
Opportunity
We want to hear from you if you are an inspirational teacher who has a passion for seeing young people succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are either an ECT looking for your first qualified teaching role or a more experienced teacher.
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School, part of the Wessex Learning Trust, is situated in the beautiful rural Cheddar Valley in Somerset, drawing our pupils from the surrounding villages. We currently have 598 pupils on roll with all years benefitting from a 5 form entry.
Candidates are warmly invited to contact the school and arrange a discussion with the Headteacher to explore any details in more depth.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding).
- Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge.
- Organised and have excellent communication skills.
- Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
As a member of the Wessex Learning Trust, we work collaboratively and believe in empowering our staff to grow and take the lead. Across all our schools, we work together, share staff – and share expertise.
Apply
To apply for this position, please complete a teacher application form, together with a letter of application for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr M Drew. Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 12:00am
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 1st December 2025 - Date to be confirmed
If you do not receive an interview invitation by Friday 28th November 2025 please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Hugh Sexey C of E Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.