Hours: 0.6 FTE, 19.5 Hours, Wednesday to Friday
Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
Salary: MP1 - MP6, £32,916 - £45,352
Actual Salary: £19,749.60 - £27,211.20
Start Date: September 2026
The Role
Blagdon Primary School is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join their teaching team with effect from 1st September 2026. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education to our pupils, establishing a safe, calm and stimulating environment where children are inspired to reach the highest possible standards in their learning and conduct. You will work in close partnership with school leaders, colleagues, parents and external agencies to ensure a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
As a vital member of our teaching team, you will assist in delivering comprehensive day-to-day classroom management whilst also undertaking strategic, data-driven duties to monitor and track pupil progress. This unique role involves planning well-structured lessons, utilising formative and summative assessments to secure strong outcomes and building positive, professional relationships across our school community. If you are a resilient, enthusiastic individual with a focus on continuous reflection, a collaborative approach to teamwork and a heartfelt passion for making a difference to our pupils, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish a safe, calm and stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect to set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Account for pupil attainment and prior knowledge to plan well-structured lessons that encourage children to take a responsible attitude toward their own work.
- Maintain a secure understanding of relevant primary curriculum areas, including high-quality delivery of systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics.
- Differentiate lessons appropriately to engage and support a wide range of needs, including pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), high-ability learners and those with English as an additional language.
- Incorporate formative and summative assessments, including the Trust tracker, into weekly and termly planning to effectively monitor progress, set targets and provide regular feedback to pupils.
- Maintain an outstanding learning environment by implementing clear rules and routines in accordance with the school's behaviour policy, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.
- Build effective professional relationships with colleagues, actively participate in trust appraisal processes, share in planning co-operatively and advise on subject management.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding pupil achievements, progress and wellbeing while collaborating with external specialists and agencies when required.
We can offer you
- A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn.
- A friendly and successful school.
- A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff.
- A positive learning environment.
- Supportive staff, governors, parents and community.
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
- Excellent CPD opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing support.
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme .
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 30 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 8 July 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Blagdon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.