About The Role

A bit about us

Priestley Primary School is named after Joseph Priestley – philosopher and teacher – who discovered oxygen and believed that education was the key to shaping the futures of both people and the world. Following this belief, we are committed to academic standards to ensure children have better life chances, whilst understanding that it is vitally important not to lose sight of the child as an individual. We aim to help families develop communicative, competent, confident young people who are more than ready for the next challenge in their educational journey, so we foster social learning and develop children’s interests by providing opportunities and experiences.

All about the role

We would like an experienced, dynamic and ambitious teacher to join our team and lead the core subject of Maths, across the school.

If you see yourself as someone who is an exciting, motivated and inspirational leader who can help drive school improvement and take on responsibility for teaching and learning in Maths, across the school – this could be for you.

Key Responsibilities in addition to those of a class teacher

Develop Maths teaching across the school
Raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement
Support and develop the teaching practice of colleagues
Monitor and evaluate curriculum impact and pupil progress
Contribute to whole school strategic planning and improvement
Model outstanding classroom practice and professional conduct
Collaborate with colleagues on the Senior Leadership Team to drive school priorities and initiatives.

About You

A qualified primary teacher with significant experience
A passion for raising standards for all pupils, through the effective pedagogy of inclusive education
Demonstrable experience of raising school standards and leading curriculum development
Suitably skilled and resilient to drive school improvement and managing sustainable change.

What We Offer You

A supportive and inclusive working environment which is committed to staff wellbeing
Dedication to professional and leadership development: benefitting your career progression
Dedicated leadership time in which to undertake, and develop, your leadership role
An exciting place to work with a passionate and professional staff team which is committed to our mission of enhancing children’s futures.

Join Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a warm, rapidly developing school community where your dedication and leadership can really have a positive impact. Come and visit us—meet our inspiring pupils and dedicated staff and see it all in action.

Find out more and apply

A candidate pack, together with application form, can be downloaded from our website www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk .

Although you can find out a lot about the school by visiting our website ( www.priestley.wilts.sch.uk ), we would love to show you around during the weeks starting 7th & 14th September 2026, to make an appointment, please telephone the school office on 01249-812608, or email: [email hidden] .

Closing date (and time): 5th October 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026

Commencement date: 4th January 2027 (Term 3)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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