Upper KS2 Teacher

Contract type: Permanent

FTE/Hours: 0.6 FTE

Working weeks: All Year Round

Salary: TMS

Location: Castle Batch Primary School Academy

Closing Date: 10th May 2026

Proposed Interview Dates:15th May 2026

Proposed Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you ready to shape the final chapters of primary education We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our team. If you have a proven track record of excellence and a passion for preparing pupils for their next big step we want to hear from you!

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.

About us

Castle Batch School is currently part of The Priory Learning Trust a group of like-minded schools whose shared ambition is to provide A Great Education for Every Child. Whilst Castle Batch retains its own unique identity and ethos being part of a family of schools brings additional support as well as opportunities to share expertise provision and costs across our schools.

From September we will be part of the newly formed Pathway Trust. Our new trust brings together two existing organisations Castle School Education Trust and The Priory Learning Trust who have been working closely together over the last few years with great success. Pathway Trust will comprise seven secondary and thirteen primary schools across Somerset North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We educate children from 2-18 years old. We have a strong track record of school improvement and a positive trend of improved outcomes. We are bringing together the complementary strengths and values of both trusts with the sharing of resources and expertise across an extended network of schools enabling us to further invest in leadership and teaching for the benefit of all.

As a trust our ambition is to enable every child to experience a great education. We have a compelling vision for each of our schools based on a deep understanding of each community we serve. Many of the challenges facing school leaders are common to all schools. Our approach to school improvement enables staff and pupils to benefit from the sharing of resources and expertise whilst remaining true to their unique identity and context. The Trust has employee development as a key priority.

Why Choose Castle Batch

Our school values are far more than words on a wall - they permeate everything we say and do. By weaving a specific value into our school culture each term we ensure they are deeply embedded in:

• Our Curriculum: Making learning meaningful and grounded in character.
• Our Relationships: Building a supportive respectful community for children staff and families alike.
• Our Standards: Driving positive behaviour and strong attendance through a shared sense of purpose.

At Castle Batch we dont just teach; we inspire a lifelong love of discovery in a culture built on mutual respect and ambition.

We can offer you

• Teachers Pension Scheme: Secure your future with the Teachers Pension Scheme one of the most generous and reliable public sector schemes in the UK. As a member you will benefit from an exceptional 28.6% employer contribution. The TPS provides a guaranteed inflation-proofed income for life calculated based on your career earnings. With built in peace of mind including a tax-free Death in Service lump sum it ensures that your long-term financial well-being is as robust as your professional legacy.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Generous enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies so you can focus on what matters most- your recovery.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced leave packages to support your work-life balance.
• Great team dynamics: Become part of a highly collaborative professional community working with inspiring senior leaders and colleagues and sharing ideas resources and best practice across our family of schools.
• Central partnership support: You will benefit from access to high-quality central services and specialist expertise providing strategic support to enable you to focus on leading teaching learning and school improvement.
• Continuous Service: Full recognition of prior service for benefits (Modification Order) which protects and enhances employment entitlements including sick pay entitlement job security and protection of employment rights and access to family friendly leave.
• Exceptional CPD: Dedicated budget and time for your professional development.
• Diversity & Inclusion: A proactive commitment to creating a workspace where diversity is celebrated.

To find out more please refer to our candidate job description attached.

In order to apply for this role please complete an application form via the link above. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.

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

Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child

The trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.

The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role we expect all staff visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not protected (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Childrens Barred List check) satisfactory references medical fitness Right to Work in the UK and where applicable a prohibition from teaching/management line with KCSIE guidance we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.

Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.