Mead Vale Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and reflective primary teacher to join our team on a full-time (1.0 FTE) basis.
Interview date: 1 May 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for a class teacher who is passionate about inclusive teaching, wellbeing, play-based learning and making a genuine difference to children’s lives. Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners.
The role - as a primary teacher/class teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across the National Curriculum
- Meet the learning and developmental needs of every child in your class
- Create a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
- Use assessment to track progress and inform teaching
- Manage behaviour effectively to support positive learning outcomes
- Contribute to EHCPs, reviews and working with external agencies where required
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
- Take responsibility for your class and contribute to whole‑school improvement
- Actively promote safeguarding, wellbeing and equality
Why choose Mead Vale Primary School?
Make a lasting impact - You will have a meaningful impact on the lives of 30 children in your class and contribute to positive outcomes across the wider school community.
The right to play (OPAL) - We champion the power of play through OPAL, creating:
- Improved behaviour
- Increased inclusion
- Stronger core skills
- Better wellbeing for pupils and staff
A strong community school - We are proud to be at the heart of our local community in Weston-super-Mare, welcoming families for weekly events.
An immersive, creative school experience- at Mead Vale, learning goes beyond the classroom. We dance, play, explore outdoors in all weathers, and celebrate creativity, curiosity and imagination.
What we offer our teachers:
- A supportive, collaborative and inclusive staff team
- Access to a central trust team specialising in SEND, school improvement, innovation and education welfare
- Ongoing high-quality CPD and clear career progression pathways
- A diverse and inclusive trust where every child and adult is valued
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- A culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional growth
You will:
- Be a qualified teacher (QTS)
- Have secure knowledge of the National Curriculum
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching
- Use assessment effectively to support progress
- Be reflective, adaptable and eager to develop professionally
- Be passionate about teaching and learning
- Be fully committed to safeguarding and child protection
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.