Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and compassionate Key Stage One Teacher who shares our commitment to equity, high standards, and inclusive education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team that empowers every child to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. We believe in Excellence in Education and Opportunity for All.
This post is fixed term due to a known fall in roll.
At Highweek, we empower every student through:
• A relentless pursuit of academic excellence
• Research-led teaching practices
• A nurturing, inclusive and respectful learning environment
• Close collaboration with families and the wider community
We celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and promote the core values of respect, resilience, and responsibility
The ideal candidate will:
• Be an inspiring and reflective classroom practitioner
• Use innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies
• Have a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and raising attainment for disadvantaged groups
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Be a team player with energy, enthusiasm and a growth mindset
• Be able to lead science, computing, DT, PSHE or MfL
• Have a good understanding of child development and -how young children learn
• have a secure understanding of early reading and phonics
In your application, please state:
• Your experience to date and why working at Highweek appeals to you
• How our vision would be reflected in your practice
• Your preferred age group and specialist subject area or curriculum interest
We Offer:
• A supportive, forward-thinking school community
• High-quality professional development and career progression
• A focus on staff wellbeing and collaborative teamwork
• Children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A vibrant learning environment with strong community links
ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply- we want the best person for the job!
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work alongside our SENDCo and teachers, to promote an alternative child-centred approach to meeting the needs of our pupils who have been identified as having complex needs. You will need to have a positive mindset, combined with resilience and determination to improve outcomes. You will need to be highly organised, pro-active, versatile and resilient. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with a range of special educational needs.
Responsibilities will include providing a bespoke curriculum. This will require preparing provision alongside the teacher and the SENDCo.
You will be flexible, patient, hardworking and committed to maximising learning opportunities for children. Experience of working with medical or emotional needs would be desirable.
We are looking for someone who can inspire children and colleagues and who is willing to ‘go the extra mile’.
We can offer support from a successful team with regular professional development.
Previous experience is an advantage.
You will need to be an energetic, supportive and a positive team player, who has a sense of humour and excellent communication skills with knowledge of SEND. ICT skills are essential and the flexibility to attend twilight training sessions on occasion. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school will be important. You must be willing to contribute to the continued improvement of our school in its journey from Good to Outstanding.
Interested, want to know more about us ? Why not look at these links:
Website address
It is essential that you feel we are the school for you, therefore would welcome visits to our School prior to application.
Visits to the school: any queries or to arrange a visit please contact Tracy Lowe on 01626 216300 or. References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
An application form can be downloaded below.
Your completed application form should be returned to: by 9am 23rd June 2025