DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
Lead Class Teacher EYFS & KS1
Full Time / Part Time - Permanent
Pay: Main Scale M2 (£34,823) to Upper Pay Scale UPS3 (£51,048)
If you are dedicated to developing stimulating learning experiences for young minds and delivering an engaging curriculum, we want to hear from you! The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a permanent Lead Class Teacher at our small, yet mighty school to start on or before the 1st January 2025. This could be a full or part time position; please indicate in your application which you would prefer.
We are looking for:
•A teacher who shows excellent leadership in the classroom. Instinctively ensuring children are at the centre in all they do and helping them become the best version of themselves.
•An enthusiastic, creative and reflective teacher, with high expectations for their pupils and themselves
•The ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school team and wider community
•An excellent understanding of adaptive teaching and learning to meet the learning needs of all individuals in a mixed class.
•Be dedicated to raising standards and removing barriers to learning for pupils with the ability to challenge each pupil from their starting points.
The school is able to offer:
•The opportunity to join a hardworking, dedicated team who have a committed desire to deliver improvement across the school.
•Excellent CPD with supportive and collaborative improvement networks across the Bath and Wells Multi-Academy Trust
•Enthusiastic, inquisitive, and friendly children
•A commitment to your professional development
•Small class sizes
Our School has a dedicated and experienced team of teaching and support staff. We have strong links with the Church, local community and have supportive parents.
Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher. If you would like to arrange this, please book an appointment via phone or email to the school office.
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells MAT 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date: 09:00am Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
This post will commence on: 23rd February 2026
Please apply online via our BWMAT website.
Safeguarding Statement
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary 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.