Teacher

Maternity Cover

Fixed Term Contract until 01 April 2026 or until the return of the post holder

Part time 0.6 FTE

TMS

Plus various Company Benefits

The Priory Learning Trust is excited to offer the opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our vibrant team at Castle Batch Primary School Academy. If youre ready to make a real difference and thrive in a forwardthinking and supportive environment we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher to join us for a 0.6 FTE post in upper KS2 from 1st September 2025. This will be a TMS graded post.

The successful candidate will be;

• Able to demonstrate outstanding and memorable teaching and learning;
• An ambitious highly motivated and enthusiastic learner;
• Committed to raising aspiration and broadening horizons;
• Passionate about inclusion and enabling everybody to succeed;
• Flexible and able to relish opportunities created by change;
• A proactive team member committed to the schools core values.

Castle Batch is an exciting forward thinking and dynamic primary academy which Ofsted judged to be good (June 2022). Ofsted said Castle Batch is an inclusive school characterised by very good relationships and a caring ethos. The school has very committed staff who work creatively in partnership with parents to enable children to achieve great outcomes. We also place great emphasis on supporting children on a social and emotional level and have a strong ethos of inclusion in relation to our SEND children.

We are part of The Priory Learning Trust comprising of local primary and secondary schools enabling us to work closely with a range of practitioners from all phases of education. This is a very exciting time for Castle Batch and a great time to join us.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Claire Powell (Operations Manager @ Castle Batch) to arrange an appointment.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements so we encourage you to apply. At our school we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.

At the Priory Learning Trust we offer an incredible comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes..

The PLaTform Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.

Healthshield Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.

Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.

Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.

CPD opportunities both internally & externally.

A very friendly school community with dedicated supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Health & Fitness offers including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.

A Cycle to Work scheme.

Free onsite parking.

Flu vaccinations on site during the working day free of charge.

About The Priory Learning Trust:

TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a firstclass education to a wide range of children from all backgrounds.

At our heart is a passion to put Students First and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also highachieving successful schools.

We strive for partnerships between students families staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also cherish our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support training and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more regardless of their background.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Priory Learning 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 paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge) cautions or bindovers you may have even if they would otherwise be regarded as Spent under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.

The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.

This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.

Closing Date: Sunday 18th May 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Proposed Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025