Teacher

🍎📚 Join our Team as a part-time Teacher at Mangotsfield CE Primary School! 📚🍎

Start Date: 23/11/26

Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale

Contract: Temporary contract to cover maternity leave until 23/11/27, or until the substantive post-holder (JE) returns, if earlier

Application Closing Date: 30/09/26 (Noon) - We recommend early application as the school reserves the right to close the advert prior to the stated deadline date

Interview Date: 07/10/26

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The Role

We are seeking to appoint a teacher with SEN experience to join our highly motivated and ambitious teaching team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching in our Enhanced School Provision for the majority of the week alongside some whole-class teaching across the rest of the school. 

Teaching in our school affords the opportunity to:

• Work with motivated, articulate and terrific young learners.
• Thrive on the benefits of working in a school with a strong set of Christian values that promote care for each other and excellence for all.
• Work in collaborative teams to plan and deliver an outstanding, bespoke curriculum.
• Work with a supportive senior leadership team who are committed to developing our setting through collaborative and bespoke development opportunities. 
• Observe and learn from great colleagues, both within our own school and the schools we work with.
• Work in partnership with supportive parents, carers and governors.

If you would like to embark on the next stage of your career in a forward-thinking, dynamic setting where opportunities to develop your chosen professional pathway are supported and actively encouraged, then this is the post for you.  

The successful candidate will hold qualified teacher status. They will also have:

• Evidence of strong teaching and a positive track record of the impact of this for all learners, particularly those with SEN.
• Knowledge and experience of the primary curriculum and the assessment of this, particularly within the EYFS or KS1 phases.
• An expert knowledge of, and extensive experience in, adaptive and differentiated practice.
• A secure knowledge of the teaching of phonics and early reading.
• A positive vision for education and children’s development.
• An understanding of children’s development and the pedagogical knowledge to support this development.
• An understanding of Speech, Language and Communication needs and strategies to support this.
• The willingness to go above and beyond for our learners and families.
• High expectations of yourself, the learners you teach and everyone that you work in a team with.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills. 
• The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to be a success.

Please refer to the candidate information pack, under "supporting documents" for more information about the role. ​

Fluency Duty

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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The Trust and School

Mangotsfield CofE Primary School is proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 18 schools (14 primary, 2 junior and 2 infant), united by a shared commitment to creating outstanding learning environments rooted in our local communities. The Trust was established on 1 September 2023, and the school joined in October 2023.

With 21 classes and over 600 children, we foster an inclusive and welcoming school culture rooted in our school, Christian and British values. Our evidence-informed teaching approach ensures a broad and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually—so that every learner flourishes

We have a strong vision for our community, "We are the Movers and Shapers of Our Future, Living Life in all its Fullness," which guides everything we do. Our vision represents our highest aspirations for our learners and all adults who support their learning journey. Our core values support us to learn, work and live together to achieve our vision: 

• Belonging
• Resilience 
• Aspiration
• Virtue
• Empathy

If you are passionate about high-quality education in a values-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Mangotsfield CofE Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office. Visit date is 21/09/26 at 9AM

How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Fast Apply’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.