Teacher

Hours: Full time

Interview date: 25 June 2025

Inspire a generation. Join our vibrant teaching community.

Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds?

Join us and be part of a unique school community, celebrating the cultural diversity of our Walliscote family.

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust.

We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.

You will:

• teach with passion

• ensure high outcomes for all pupils

• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards

• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum

• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches

• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school

• provide challenge and support to all pupils

• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why choose Walliscote?

• Inclusive and supportive: we have a real commitment to inclusivity and providing support for all children, regardless of their individual needs or learning styles and have experienced and dedicated staff and resources for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• Diverse: our school community is enriched by children from over 20 different countries, all from diverse backgrounds that bring wider perspectives to the classroom. Pupils have a unique multicultural opportunity in which to learn and play.

• Popular school: we are a popular choice for parents in the Weston-super-Mare area. Our unique cultural diversity helps our pupils to develop a global perspective – we learn how to interact with people and be culturally sensitive.

• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a big impact in and around the school community.

• Local culture and heritage: Being situated in the centre of a popular seaside town, we are in close proximity to a huge beach, local parks, library, the museum and the theatre. This facilitates the opportunities for our children to enjoy wider learning, play and cultural experiences. Deeply woven into the community's identity, the school opened in 1897 and has been part of the fabric of Victorian Weston ever since.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROS) 1974.

Walliscote Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.