KS2 Class Teacher

A thriving Acorn Education Trust school is looking to appoint a flexible and dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to provide maternity cover until December 2024.

St John’s Church of England Primary School is a happy and successful single form entry school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11. Located in the garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire, we offer a ‘village school’ atmosphere and are incredibly proud of our strong links with the local community and St John’s Church. We aim to create a positive and happy learning environment, with a strong Christian ethos and the highest expectations of behaviour and attainment. In 2021 we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising our focus on providing a rich and ambitious curriculum right from the start. In February 2017 we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

We are looking for someone who:  

• Is committed to being a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Can show impact of their work in a chosen curriculum area;
• Has a clear vision for high expectations and pupil outcomes and is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Is aware of current initiatives, particularly the upper KS2 curriculum, and will commit to the role of quality children’s literature in the classroom
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our school;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff and is keen to play a significant role in the life of the school;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure. 

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious, vibrant and welcoming place to work, with enthusiastic children and highly supportive staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust with opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.  

Visiting our school 

Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what St John’s has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office to arrange a tour:

• Telephone: 01985 213446
• Email: admin@st-johns-warminster.wilts.sch.uk

To apply, please click ‘Quick Apply’ to complete an application form. Please use the Supporting Statement section to explain why you’re right for the job (including any experience, skills or other information which you think makes you suited for the role). Please keep your statement to no more than two sides of A4 (approx. 1000 words).

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 12pm  

Interview Date: w/c Monday 9th October 2023

St John’s C of E Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.