Job Description

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Hours of work: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover to start 1st September 2026.

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Pewsey Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Here at Pewsey Primary we welcome children, their parents and carers into a friendly, happy and hardworking environment where respect for others, positive attitudes towards work and behaviour are encouraged and nurtured. We seek to offer the very best in primary education in a safe and stimulating environment, through a well-balanced, yet creative curriculum tailored to the needs of every child ‘We work best when we work together’.

Pewsey Primary is part of King Alfred Trust, please visit our website for further information about the Trust: www.kingalfredtrust.co.uk and our schools.

We can offer you:

• A unique exciting challenge to make your mark and be part of something.
• The opportunity to work as part of a Multi-Academy Trust that supports the well-being of its staff.
• Commitment to your professional development.
• Good induction procedures.

Can you inspire, enthuse and motivate children and adults?
Do you understand how children learn and the factors which can maximise their potential?
Do you have what it takes?

We are seeking to employ someone who:

• Is an outstanding teacher;
• Is passionate about teaching and learning;
• Is kind, caring and committed;
• Uses effective teaching strategies to challenge, motivate and inspire;
• Has high expectations of all children and is keen to celebrate their success;
• Welcomes the challenge to develop new skills.

You will:

• Be kind, caring and committed.
• Have high expectations that every child will reach their potential and be keen to celebrate their success.
• Be an exceptional, innovative primary practitioner who is able to lead passionately and develop teaching and learning across the whole school.
• Have the enthusiasm to be part of an exciting team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Find out more and apply:

Visits to the School are warmly welcomed - please contact the Admin Team to book a visit or to request an information pack and application form on 01672 562083, or admin@pewsey.wilts.sch.uk

In addition to the application form, you are asked to submit a supporting letter, of no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining your suitability for the role and detailing your strengths and successes and the skills that you can bring to Pewsey Primary School.

Closing date (and time): Tuesday 9th June at midday

Interview date: To be confirmed

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

King Alfred Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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