Education ⫽ Teaching Assistant

Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future at Puriton Primary School?

Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?

Join us!

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.

As a Class Teacher at Puriton Primary School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura's mission statement of "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish". We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.

Puriton Primary School can be found in the heart of the village of Puriton, just a few minutes from J23 of the M5 in Somerset. We currently have 202 children on roll across 7 classes. The school benefits from enthusiastic, engaged learners who are supported by a strong, collaborative and committed team. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school which gives children a great start to their education.

Our children are kind and respectful towards others and enjoy coming to school. We have strong links with parents, governors and the wider community, recognising the value that this brings to our children and their education. We offer a warm, nurturing setting in which children feel happy, confident and safe. A happy pupil is a successful one, which is why our team of passionate and dedicated staff all work towards the same goal: that children enjoy their learning.

As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging and high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge pupils.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on the progress and attainment of
• Promoting the general progress and wellbeing of individual pupils and the class as a whole.
• Collaborating with partner teachers, other colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support pupil learning and development.
• Contributing to the development of teaching materials, curriculum planning, and assessment methods.
• Creating a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported and encouraged to develop both academically and personally.

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Class Teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within the primary phase, with a strong understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and the ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships with pupils, parents, and
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective teaching
• Strives to create a supportive and inclusive school environment where every child can thrive.
• Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community.
• Aligns with our trust-wide values by bringing a positive, collaborative approach to their work and a willingness to continuously develop professionally.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession

Initiatives like 'Wellbeing Moments,' flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.

Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.

Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.

A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.