KS1 Teacher - Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking to appoint a qualified and talented and experienced Key Stage 1 Class Teacher on a fixed term contract for 12 months starting from Easter 2025.

Tockington Manor School is a small independent Preparatory school and nursery, educating boys and girls from 2 – 13 years of age. The school is situated in the village of Tockington, a few minutes’ drive from Junction 16 of the M5, just north of the city of Bristol. The school and its nursery sit in 28 acres of beautiful grounds, providing a safe, secure and happy environment for its pupils. Boasting first class sports pitches, a 25 metre indoor swimming pool and an all-weather pitch, it is also home to one of the largest privately owned arboretums in the UK.

Tockington Manor School is a very special place, where boys and girls are able to flourish in a tranquil countryside setting. Being a small school with a team of dedicated teachers who are passionate about their craft we are able to spend time discovering the talents of our children, and with outstanding facilities, there are opportunities for every child to excel.

The successful candidate will have excellent teaching ability and be able to adapt their teaching to meet the needs of individuals, whilst still making the classroom an exciting place to learn.

Completed application with supporting information should be emailed to recruitment@tockingtonmanorschool.com

Applications will be considered as they are received and candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Tockington Manor School reserves the right withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

For further information, please contact Mrs Gill Roberts, HR Officer by emailing groberts@tockingtonmanorschool.com or by telephoning 01454 613229.

Please visit our website for further information on our school

Tockington Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and, consequently, appointment is subject to successful completion of all relevant employment checks including online media searches, references with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children