At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young minds in a supportive classroom environment.
- Company: Join St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, a caring community focused on education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, flexible working, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Passionate about teaching with a commitment to excellence and nurturing every child.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 45352 £ per year.
About this Role
Salary: Main Pay Scale, M1-M6, £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, 1.00 FTE
Closing date: Midday, 9th September 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 17th September 2026
Start Date: January 2027
Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational teacher who is passionate about helping every child thrive? St Andrews CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated Class Teacher to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team where collaboration is valued, professional development is encouraged and staff wellbeing matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping positive outcomes for our pupils and contributing to the continued success of our school. We warmly welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers who share our ambition to provide an exceptional education for every child. If you are a passionate teacher with high expectations, a commitment to excellence and the ability to nurture and challenge every child, we would love to hear from you.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.
Our School
At St. Andrew's, we believe that every child is special and has their own unique talents. Our dedicated and caring team work hard to create a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where our school values are embedded in our daily life. We want every child to feel confident to learn, explore, and reach their full potential, guided by love, honesty, and respect. We encourage curiosity, celebrate effort, and foster a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives. We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Jo Fernie, Headteacher on [email protected] We would love to hear from you. Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?
You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including:
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support & counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retail Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learners, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [email protected]
What we Value in Our Team
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here; what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You can also join our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page. If you have used My NewTerm previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities.
Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered "spent." An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment. References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate's suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
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