Job Description

Salary: Main pay scale

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Sutton Veny CofE Primary School is a happy, successful and thriving village school with well-motivated children and supportive parents and governors. We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join our excellent team of staff. We can offer you a welcoming and supportive environment in which to work, develop and grow.

All about the role:

We are looking to appoint a a highly effective class teacher to join our school team at Sutton Veny. Early career teachers are welcome to apply.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is able to provide the children with the best possible education
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning
• Is kind, caring and a team player
• Fosters a love of learning and develops children’s academic and personal skills
• Provides a safe, supportive and caring environment for the children
• Uses effective teaching strategies to challenge, support, motivate and inspire the children
• Upholds the school’s vision and values and contributes positively to the school’s culture
• Has ambitions to improve and develop as a class practitioner and leader
• Is a reflective practitioner and demonstrates commitment to their own development
• Has a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
• Welcomes the challenge to develop professionally and personally

Find out more and apply:

Please visit our website for further information about the school: www.suttonveny.wilts.sch.uk
We recommend visiting the school before applying.
Please contact Mrs Sophie Wilbond, or Mrs Laura Coughlan, our admin officers, at admin@suttonveny.wilts.sch.uk or phone 01985 840428 to arrange a visit, or to request an application pack.

To apply, please download the application form and click ‘apply now’ below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online.
CV's will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): Midday on Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date: Monday 29th June 2026

Commencement date: 1st September 2026

This school 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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.

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