Class Teacher

Woolavington Village Primary School; Woolavington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Counselling & wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Woolavington Village Primary School seeks a dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher to join a supportive school community. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences, nurturing curiosity, confidence and achievement among pupils.

The school emphasises collaboration, high expectations and strong relationships, supported by a values-led trust. Start date and further details will be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrates a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to a positive school culture.
• Creates an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environment for Year 1 pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 with engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and review pupil progress.
• Maintain safeguarding, wellbeing and high expectations for all pupils.

Skills

QTS collaboration

Collaborative team

Inclusive teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Woolavington Primary School is seeking a passionate and reflective Year 1 Class Teacher to join our school community. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences, nurturing pupils' curiosity, confidence, and achievement. As part of a supportive and ambitious team, you will work collaboratively to create an environment where high expectations, strong relationships and a love of learning underpin everything we do.

Through high-quality teaching and a dedication to pupils' wellbeing and progress, you will help every child develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to flourish both in school and beyond.

About Woolavington Village Primary School

Woolavington Village Primary is a friendly, community-driven school near Bridgwater that places strong emphasis on respect, inclusion, and personal growth. The school provides a creative and engaging curriculum that supports children to become confident learners and responsible citizens.

Woolavington Village Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive team, contributing to a positive school culture
• Creates an engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environment where children feel valued, challenged and inspired to succeed
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrates a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• This is a full time permanent position
• Start date: 01/01/2027
• This role will be teaching Year 1

Safeguarding Statement:

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred‑list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.