Job Description

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Hours of work: 0.6FTE

Contract types: Maternity cover starting 1st September 2026 and will end when the post holder returns

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Preshute CE (VC) Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

The Governors of Preshute CE (VC) Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team.

Preshute Primary School is a vibrant village school situated in the centre of our local community and located just outside the delightful town of Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Preshute takes children from across Manton, Marlborough and adjoining villages. We currently have 136 children on role ranging in age from 4 to 11-year olds. Our children are enthusiastic learners with positive and hardworking attitudes who are at the centre of everything we do.

All about the role:

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about learning and who share our vision “Live Life, Love Learning”.
• Qualified and experienced with a passion for developing children’s knowledge, skills and understanding, inspiring their learning and celebrating their achievements.
• Someone who has high aspirations for all children.
• Teacher who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative and forward-thinking and are committed to their own professional development and learning.
• Dedicated to raising standards through excellent teaching and learning.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and the wider school community.
• Teacher who can contribute energy, creativity and imagination and support the school’s ethos.
• Willing to share good practice beyond their own classroom.
• Subject leader experience would be an advantage
• Experince of teaching mixed age classes
• Excited by experiential learning; we have OPAL, outdoor learning, trips and real life experiences are a key part of our ethos.

What we will offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a hardworking and committed team.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with other schools in the local area and beyond.
• Excellent support from Senior Leaders and Governors of the school.
• Children who are engaged and willing to learn.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

The children have asked us to find a teacher who:

• Will make learning engaging and plans interesting experiences.
• Smiles a lot and will come to the disco!

Find out more and apply:

To apply for a role, the school's application form must be completed which is provided with supporting documents on our website https://www.preshute.wilts.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/ Your completed application should be returned together with a covering letter and the equality and diversity form by the closing date to the School Business Manager at finance@preshute.wilts.sch.uk specifiying which role you are applying for.

Alternatively, please contact the school on 01672 512754 for an application pack or if you would like to arrange a visit. For more information, please contact finance@preshute.wilts.sch.uk or head@preshute.wilts.sch.uk

Closing date (and time): Monday 15th June 2026 at 9.00 am. If we receive suitable applications prior to the deadline, we may arrange interviews to take place sooner.

Interview date: To be confirmed

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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