Teacher in Weston-super-Mare

Mead Vale isn't just a school. Staff aren't just staff and children aren't just pupils. At Mead Vale we are a family.

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 with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust working within KS1 or KS2.

Hours: 0.6 FTE

Salary: TMS1 - TMS6

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Interview date: 12 June 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

If you are a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, have a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds then we encourage you to apply, whatever stage of your career you are currently at.

You 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 Mead Vale?

• 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.
• The right to play: we believe play and learning go hand-in-hand and our children and staff have fully embraced OPAL to create more teaching time, improve behaviour, develop faster core skills development, support inclusion and improve happiness and wellbeing.
• Community focus: we are very much open to our surrounding community and work hard to ensure every child becomes a full, responsible and positive participant in the community. Our community join us for quizzes, bingo, fitness classes and so much more every week.
• Immersive experience: we always have something extra going on! We dance, we play, we work hard, we build, we create, and we make the most of the outdoors in all weathers. There are no boundaries to our imagination here at Mead Vale.

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. 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.

Mead Vale 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.