Welcome to Slimbridge Primary School’s vacancies page!
We are delighted that you are considering joining our dedicated and dynamic staff team.
At Slimbridge Primary School, we are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that nurtures every child’s potential and empowers them to become lifelong learners.
If you are passionate about education and making a positive impact on young lives, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities available at Slimbridge Primary School.
Join us on our journey of inspiring young minds and shaping the future generation!
Current Vacancies
We currently have a vacancy for a Maternity Cover Teacher from Spring 2025. This post is a full-time position.
Post commencing March 2025.
Post title – Y5/6 Teacher
Contract – Fixed Term
Start date: March 2025
Slimbridge Primary School have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our ambitious team. This is a full-time post and is for a Y5/6 class.
Slimbridge Primary School is ambitious when it comes to delivering every child a first-rate experience. This position is suited to teachers on all points of the scale and is for a Y5/6 class.
We are looking to welcome staff who share our determination to become ‘GREAT’ through pursuing our core values of generosity, resilience, empathy, achievement and teamwork.
Our school is a highly rewarding place to work with passionate, dedicated staff, who seek to provide the very best experiences for every child. We welcome candidates who share this like-minded vision and want to make our school a successful and rewarding place to work.
We have a strong reputation in the local community. Slimbridge is steadily growing with 140 pupils on roll. We have 5 classes in total, as well as an on-site nursery.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is knowledgeable about the KS2 curriculum
- Is able to work collaboratively with others as well as using their own initiative
- Has high standards
- Is able to teach effectively and inspire our pupils
- Can adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners including those who are high achieving and those with special needs
- Will provide stability and demonstrate good behaviour management skills
- Is professional and reliable
- Has good organisational skills
- Shows positivity and creativity
- Is enthusiastic yet calm
- Is self-motivated
Please see below for:
Job Application Form:
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Job Description and Person Specification:
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Slimbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any other vetting procedures as appropriate. As part of our due diligence within safer recruitment in schools, we will be carrying out online searches to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. These searches will include, but will not be limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google. Any anomalies in either your application form or as a result of your online search will be addressed by the school either prior to your interview or during the interview.
Appointments to the school are made with reference to the latest safeguarding guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education and will involve additional safeguarding checks including DBS checks and references. Furthermore, the school may conduct online searches of publicly available information as part of due diligence with shortlisted applicants.