Primary Class Teacher 0.4FTE

Class Teacher: 0.4FTE

Fixed Term initially until 31^st August 2027

Start date: September 2026

MPS: 1-6

The Merriott & Haselbury Plucknett Primary Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic teacher who will make a valuable contribution to our staff team at Merriott Primary School and our Federation as a whole. We are looking for an inspiring teacher to lead classroom learning and instil a love of learning in our young pupils.

This post will be base in Key Stage 2. You will be expected to attend professional development meetings on a pro-rata basis, which are typically held on Tuesday afternoons after school.

We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are:

• An excellent, enthusiastic and committed practitioner who believes in the value of continuing CPD
• Someone who has high expectations of themselves and all pupils.
• Creative and able to make a difference.
• Adaptable and aspirational.
• Committed to securing good outcomes for all pupils and have a belief that all can achieve well, instilling a love of learning.
• Able to work in partnership with parents and other members of staff with strong team-working skills.
• Proactive in meeting and exceeding all teaching standards.
• Forward thinking and passionate about education.

In return, we can offer you:

· A strong commitment to your professional development, helping you to achieve your best in a supportive environment.

• A dynamic and forward-looking staff who enjoy working together
• Children who are excited by school and love to learn.
• A supportive community who keep the school at its heart.
• A comprehensive ECT support package where applicable.

The Federation places high importance on Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced Disclosure checks are required for all successful applicants.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please telephone or email the school office using the details below:

office@merriottprimaryschool.co.uk, 01460 72547

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: Friday 1 May 2026

Interview date: TBC

Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates. The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK, online checks and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to online checks

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Source: UK Teaching Vacancies Service (teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.