Wellesley Park Primary School
KS2 Class Teacher (0.6 FTE)
Part-Time
Fixed-Term until 31 August 2027 (in the first instance)
Salary: MPS 1–6
Wellesley Park Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of the Wellington community, educating approximately 240 children, including those who attend our year-round Nursery provision.
As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, we are proud of the strong relationships, collaboration and shared commitment that unite our schools. Together, we strive to provide an excellent education for every child, regardless of their background or starting point.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking team on a part-time basis, working Wednesday to Friday, fixed term until 31st August 2026 in the first instance.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a school community that values creativity, teamwork, innovation and continuous professional development.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement, progress and behaviour.
• Places children at the heart of everything they do and inspires a love of learning.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers.
• Is passionate about teaching and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Is adaptable, reflective and confident using a range of effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
We can offer you:
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• High-Quality professional development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme and employee benefits.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted via Eteach.
Please complete the application form in full and include evidence of how you meet the person specification. Further details can be found within the job description and person specification.
Closing Date: Wednesday 11th November at 9:00am
Interview Date: Tuesday 17th November
Safeguarding Statement:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). This means that both spent and unspent convictions and cautions may need to be disclosed. However, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ under filtering rules and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance on what should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexuality or religion.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). As part of our due diligence process when shortlisting, we may carry out an online search of publicly available material to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore with the applicant at interview.
References: References will be taken up on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children, previous employers may be approached for information to verify particular experiences or qualifications before interview.
Data Protection Act: Information held by Blackdown Education Partnership complies with and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. If your application is successful, the information you have provided in the ‘Personal Details’ section will be used for payroll purposes and may be disclosed to the Inland Revenue. It will be disclosed within the school for security and administration.
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