Teacher

Shape young minds, change the world!

Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds? We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher for our Year 4 class with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust. This is an opportunity for an experienced Key Stage Two (KS2) class teacher Early career teachers who share our values and are ready to make an impact are encouraged to apply. If you are a motivated teacher with 1-3 years of experience and a love for teaching, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.

Hours: 1 FTE, 12 month fixed term contract maternity cover or pending return post holder return if sooner.

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Interview date: 7th October 2026

Start date: 1st January 2027 

You will:

• teach with passion
• ensure high outcomes for all pupils
• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards
• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum
• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches
• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school
• provide challenge and support to all pupils
• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why choose Mendip Green

Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. You really will have a positive impact on school improvement and the outcomes of our children.

Fully inclusive: we are a large and vibrant team of colleagues who share a genuine ethos of inclusion and care. We can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs.  We have an ASD hub and a hearing and language resource base on site that are an integral part of our commitment to providing an extraordinary education for every child.

Career progression: We have a strong track record of ‘growing our own’, with many of our teachers moving onto senior leadership positions for those who wish to grow into leaders. We recognise that this isn’t for everyone and also invest in our strong career teachers who want to be the best that they can be.

Be heard: everybody at Mendip has a voice: decisions are made with the school council, and there’s an open place on the SLT each year, so teachers have a voice at senior level.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

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