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
A caring, collaborative staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for children.
A school culture praised for its calmness, structure and nurturing relationships.
High-quality professional development, coaching and support.
Students who are eager to learn, engage enthusiastically, and take pride in their achievements.
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 are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and head teachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. An Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required from the successful candidate.This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity or religion. We are also committed to the protection and safety of students. We expect all adults who work at the Academy to take full responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at this Academy.
