Teacher

Locking; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mendip Green Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a KS2 Year 4 class teacher on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role requires 1–3 years of teaching experience and a passion for going beyond the ordinary to help children succeed.

You will teach with passion, ensure high outcomes for all pupils, and contribute to the school’s inclusive culture and curriculum knowledge. This is a collaborative, supportive environment with strong progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching expertise and strong team-working abilities.
• Secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum.
• Ability to select from a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 4 with passion and high expectations.
• Contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school.
• Provide challenge and support to all pupils and meet teaching standards.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Teamwork

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogical approaches

Relationship building

Job description

# TeacherEmployer: Mendip Green Primary SchoolLocation: Weston-super-Mare, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 12 monthsSalary: £34,068 - £46,937Posted: 10th September 2026Expires: 30th September 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 1st January 2027Job ID: 1573369* Share :* Print**Shape young minds, change the world!**Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds? We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher for our Year 4 class with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust. This is an opportunity for an experienced Key Stage Two (KS2) class teacher Early career teachers who share our values and are ready to make an impact are encouraged to apply. If you are a motivated teacher with 1-3 years of experience and a love for teaching, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.**Hours:** 1 FTE, 12 month fixed term contract maternity cover or pending return post holder return if sooner.**Closing date:** 30th September 2026**Interview date:** 7th October 2026**Start date:** 1st January 2027You will:* teach with passion* ensure high outcomes for all pupils* be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards* have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum* be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches* build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues* contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school* provide challenge and support to all pupils* be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils**Why choose Mendip Green**Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. You really will have a positive impact on school improvement and the outcomes of our children.Fully inclusive: we are a large and vibrant team of colleagues who share a genuine ethos of inclusion and care. We can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs. We have an ASD hub and a hearing and language resource base on site that are an integral part of our commitment to providing an extraordinary education for every child.Career progression: We have a strong track record of ‘growing our own’, with many of our teachers moving onto senior leadership positions for those who wish to grow into leaders. We recognise that this isn’t for everyone and also invest in our strong career teachers who want to be the best that they can be.Be heard: everybody at Mendip has a voice: decisions are made with the school council, and there’s an open place on the SLT each year, so teachers have a voice at senior level.**What we offer:*** a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do* a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare* a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated* the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career**This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.**### AttachmentsELAN Teacher Job Description and Person SpecificationNote of guidance for completing a teacher application form### Safeguarding Statement:Mendip Green Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.