Class Teacher KS1 (1 year fixed term)

Overview

Salary: Main Pay scale M1-M6

Hours of work: Full time, Monday-Friday, including relevant TD days

Contract type: Fixed term until 31.08.2027. Please note: As a small village primary school, our pupil numbers can fluctuate, which occasionally impacts staffing requirements. However, it is our firm intention for this role to become permanent in the future.

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Sherston Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Sherston is a thriving village Primary on the edge of the Cotswolds set in beautiful grounds and surroundings. The school is an integral part of the thriving village community of Sherston.

We offer:

• Unique school in beautiful grounds, in a modern purpose-built building, with on-site parking, in the heart of a pretty Cotswold village
• Happy, polite, enthusiastic children with a love of learning
• Strongly committed and united staff
• Supportive school community, including parents and governors
• Close ties to the local parish
• Supportive leadership team

The school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2021. In the inspection report, Ofsted found that:

• Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. They place significant importance on “learning, caring and achieving together”
• Leaders expect pupils to develop the skills and knowledge they need to flourish as kind and responsible young people.
• Teachers have the expert knowledge to challenge and extend pupils
• Pupils are unanimous in their view that this is a happy and safe place to learn.
• Pupils show positive attitudes in lessons. This means that interruptions to learning are rare
• Pupils with SEND thrive in a supportive environment.

Sherston village is located in the north-west of Wiltshire, bordering Gloucestershire to the north and South Gloucestershire to the west. Sherston is about 5 miles from both Malmesbury and Tetbury and only 15 minutes from M4 J17 (Chippenham) and J18 (Bath). The village has been listed in the top 5 villages in the country to live by the Sunday Times and featured in Channel 4’s Village of the Year series in 2018.

Role and responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and supportive team, teaching in KS1. This is a full-time position (part-time options will be considered), and we warmly welcome applications from all teachers, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs). If appointed as an ECT, you will receive dedicated mentoring and structured support to help you thrive in your first years of teaching.

You will teach a small class, enabling you to focus on high-quality teaching and individual support for every child.

The ideal candidate will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching in KS1 (we will consider candidates with experience in EYFS/KS2)
• A passion for creating engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire young learners
• Strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum and assessment requirements
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
• Excellent classroom management skills and a positive approach to behaviour
• A commitment to collaborative working within a supportive team
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop professionally
• Flexibility and adaptability to contribute to the wider life of the school

Find out more and apply

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed in term time. To arrange a visit please contact the School Business Manager, Ms Corrie Darker on 01666-840237. You can download an application form and job description from our school website. Please also check out our school Facebook page and a video to give you a feel for the school.

Please submit your application via email to sbm@sherston.wilts.sch.uk. Please note: We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date (and time): Monday 2nd March 2026 12 noon

Interview date: Thursday 12th March 2026

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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