Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher in Swindon

Hours: Full time main pay scale

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: MPS

Closing Date: May 20th May 2026 (possibility to close and interview early for the right candidate)

Interviews: w/c 2nd June 2026

Nythe Primary School is a one-form entry school in Swindon with big ambitions. Our motto ‘Together, may our feathers give us wings to soar’ drives all that we do, with our values of Strength, Opportunity, Aspiration and Respect underpinning our curriculum. Nurturing all children from the moment they start their learning journey with us, we ensure our children are able to grow into well-educated and caring young people.

We are seeking an experienced upper KS2 teacher who will have high ambitions for our pupils, be determined to make a difference in each and every child’s education and have a real passion for teaching. They will be able to use their imagination to bring new concepts to life and generate an infectious enthusiasm for learning within the classroom.

We can offer you:

• a dynamic and innovative school, with motivated and engaged learners.
• opportunities for you to develop curriculum leadership skills
• staff who love to work as a team and who have a sense of fun
• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
• support and further opportunities for professional development as part of Excalibur Academies Trust.

In return we are looking for someone who:

• has high expectations of the pupils they teach and of themselves
• is committed to providing the best opportunities for all pupils
• has a genuine passion and enthusiasm and does not want to settle for second best
• is reflective about all aspects of their own practice and always looking for ways to keep getting that little bit better!
• can create a positive and engaging learning environment, including beyond the classroom.
• cares about the world around them; experience of teaching global issues in the classroom would be advantageous.
• can work collaboratively with all staff, as part of a supportive team.
• makes learning creative and exciting.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange this. More information about our school can be found on the school website.

Excalibur Academies Trust is growing; creating opportunities for ambitious, innovative and outward looking professionals with a desire to progress and develop.

We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if appropriate so would encourage early applications.

Excalibur Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.