Teacher of Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Location - Minehead Middle School

Role - Key Stage 2 Teacher

Salary - Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/UPS

Start date - 01 January 2027

Hours - Full time

Contract - Permanent

Closing date - 31 October 2026 noon

Interviews - TBC

About us

Minehead Middle School is a vibrant, warm and ambitious school for students aged 9–13, set in the heart of West Somerset. As part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership , we are proud to serve our community by providing a strong education, rich experiences, and a culture where every child truly matters. Our students and staff work together to ensure everyone achieves and succeeds. We are committed to raising aspirations, nurturing talent, and equipping our young people with the knowledge, confidence and character they need for the next steps in their education.

Why Join Minehead Middle School?

Our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025) recognises the significant, rapid improvements happening across the school. Inspectors highlighted the positive, stable and caring culture now firmly embedded:

Students have nurturing relationships with their teachers.” “The school has established sharp routines and expectations for students’ conduct… The school is calm.” “Students actively engage and interact in class.” “Students enjoy the positive recognition and celebration of their achievements.”

This is a school where relationships matter, professional growth is encouraged, and every member of staff is part of our improvement journey.

The Role: KS2 Teacher

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher of Key Stage 2 to join our team and provide the very best educational experience for children at Minehead Middle School.

You will be joining a dedicated and caring team who work extensively to secure the very best outcomes for our young people.

This is a pivotal role that will work closely within a supportive and dynamic team. You should enjoy the challenges and rewards of working with young people across key stage 2 in a middle school setting alongside building relationships with parents/carers and key professionals.

This is an exciting chance to play a key role in a supportive and friendly team in a warm and welcoming school.

What We Offer

As a teacher with us, you’ll be part of a supportive and professionally rewarding environment, with a comprehensive package of national and local benefits tailored specifically for the teaching profession. We offer a competitive salary, along with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing a secure retirement income and family protection. Your terms and conditions of employment are in line with the nationally agreed Burgundy Book, which provides a strong foundation of entitlements. In addition to these national entitlements, we also offer a range of local benefits that support your well-being and professional development, including:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Funded continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye tests for VDU users and flu vaccinations
• On-site free parking and low-cost catering

Teachers also have access to a range of national discount schemes, such as the Blue Light Card, offering additional savings on shopping, travel, and leisure

Want to Visit or Discuss the Role?

We warmly welcome visits—you will instantly feel the positive, purposeful atmosphere as our students show you our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour or an informal conversation about the post. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you could become part of our team.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.