KS2 Class Teacher and English Lead

Wessex Learning Trust; Lower Halstock Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Teacher Pension Scheme with employer 2

Staff benefits – gym discount

Cycle to work scheme

CareFirst counselling

Job summary

Wessex Learning Trust is recruiting for a KS2 Class Teacher and English Lead at Elmhurst Junior School in Street, Somerset. This permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE, four days per week) offers the Upper Pay Scale and a supportive, forward-thinking trust.

We are seeking an inspirational teacher with experience in Year 6 and a strong English focus who can deliver engaging lessons, drive standards, and contribute to CPD and school improvement across the trust.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to teach Year 6 effectively.
• Demonstrated English leadership or subject responsibility.
• Excellent communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead English across KS2 and contribute to curriculum development.
• Deliver inspirational lessons and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with staff and CPD within the Trust.

Skills

Year 6 experience

Outstanding teacher

English lead

Organised

Excellent communication

Job description

KS2 Class Teacher and English Lead

Closing in 7 days (21 October 2026 12:00 pm)

Job details

• Salary: Upper Pay Scale
• Employer: Elmhurst Junior School
• Location: Street, Somerset,
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part time
• Closing date: 21 October 2026 12:00 pm

Key information

• 1 January 2026
• Permanent Contract, Part time, FTE 0.8, Four days per week
• Upper Pay Scale
• Suitable for an experienced teacher - Experience of teaching Year 6 desirable
• Responsibility for English

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented practitioner to join our experienced staff team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our school!

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We want to hear from you if you are an inspirational teacher who has a passion for seeing young people succeed.

• Ability to be an outstanding teacher - experience of teaching Year 6 desirable
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic - able to deliver results.

What is in it for me?

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

Supporting documents and information

At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.

Closing Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at midday

Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented practitioner to join our experienced staff team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our school!, We want to hear from you if you are an inspirational teacher who has a passion for seeing young people succeed. Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Ability to be an outstanding teacher - experience of teaching Year 6 desirable
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic - able to deliver results.
• At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.
• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.