This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join Piddle Valley CE First School and take responsibility for a small class of Year 1 and 2 children initially. You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team that has high expectations of what children can achieve. We welcome applications from Early Careers Teachers as well as experienced teachers. This is a permanent part time role starting September 2026. At Piddle Valley CE First School we continually strive to develop our provision for the children in our care, exploring ways that will stimulate and engage all our learners so they can reach their potential. We offer a broad curriculum developing key skills in literacy and maths as well as nurturing and promoting healthy minds and wellbeing through a range of creative and sporting activities. Our core Christian values are embedded throughout school life, promoting a Christian community. We enjoy finding out about the world around us and are keen to develop links with outdoor learning and our 'Green Space' where the children can discover links with nature and the world. We want the best for our children and give them opportunities and support so that they can be the best that they can. Our much valued pre-school is incorporated into our Foundation Class, giving the younger children a secure and happy foundation. For more information or to book a visit to the school please call the office on 01300 348219 or email [email protected] Closing Date: 17th April 2026 Interview Date: 27th April 2026 Further Information Piddle Valley First School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Keeping Children Safe in Education The school will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. About Us Not Specified