Year 3 Class Teacher - Fixed Term Contract
Cricklade Manor Prep
Wiltshire
- £36,000 - £40,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary based on full time earnings
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 20 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2026
Job overview
Cricklade Manor Prep School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our vibrant staff team. This role combines responsibility for teaching a Year 3 class (0.6 FTE) with delivering our established STEAM curriculum to pupils in Years 1–6 (0.4 FTE), forming a full‑time position. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and contribute positively to the academic and pastoral life of the school. This role is a fixed term contract starting 20th April 26, for 1 term only.
Planning for the STEAM curriculum is already in place, and the post holder will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team. They will report directly to the Headmaster, Deputy Head, the Director of Teaching and Learning, and the Director of Pastoral Care, while working closely with fellow teachers, the Learning Support Coordinator, and Learning Assistants to ensure high‑quality provision for every pupil.
Candidates are sought who can demonstrate:
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills;
Excellent teaching skills.
An energetic, proactive approach.
Willingness to contribute fully to school life.
Purpose of the Job:
Class Teachers share the responsibility for the efficient running of the school and the provision of successful pastoral care and academic progress of all pupils.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Fixed term contract. Summer Term only. Starting 20th April 26. Full time hours.
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 pa (FTE)
Benefits:
5% employer pension
Shopping discount card
Means tested staff discount
Complementary breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks cooked on site by our inhouse chefs
Access to the group's counselling scheme
On site parking
Personal accident at work cover
Friendly and supportive staff room
Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schools
To apply, please complete the schools application form, and read the candidate pack attached.
Attached documents
About Cricklade Manor Prep
- Cricklade Manor Prep
- The Manor House, Calcutt Street, Cricklade, Swindon
- Wiltshire
- SN6 6BB
- United Kingdom
Cricklade Manor Prep is a long established Independent Prep School located in the heart of Cricklade, Wiltshire. Cricklade is a short drive from the M4 and A419, making it easily accessible from Cirencester, Swindon, Malmesbury and surrounding areas.
The school is housed on an 8-acre site within the town, including a handsome Grade II listed manor house, a number of purpose-built classroom blocks and extensive sports facilities including astroturf and grass pitches, a sports hall and swimming pool. The Nursery is based in its own building set within a beautiful walled garden.
The Experience
Cricklade Manor Prep educates boys and girls from age 2 to 11. At the end of their time at the school, pupils move on to a wide range of independent, grammar and maintained schools.
The school aims to:
- Develop the academic, musical, creative, sporting and other talents of each boy and girl.
- Provide outstanding pastoral care in a secure, happy, nurturing environment, underpinned by principles of tolerance, kindness and respect.
- Create an outward-looking ethos, building links with parents and the local community.
- Prepare leavers for entry to senior schools at 11+.
- Enable leavers to be confident, capable, caring and independent minded.
Wishford Schools
In September 2017, Prior Park Prep joined the Wishford Schools group and Guy Barrett was appointed as Headmaster to lead the school through an exciting period of investment, modernisation and development. The school was relaunched as Cricklade Manor Prep in January 2018.
Wishford Schools is a family-run group of independent prep schools with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education and providing the best possible experience to both pupils and parents. Schools in the group benefit from the support of the group’s Executive Team and a vastly experienced Advisory Board.
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