Teacher of Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Location - Minehead Middle School

Role - Key Stage 2 Teacher

Salary - Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/UPS

Start date - 01 September 2026 Hours - Full time

Contract - Permanent Closing date - 18 May 2026 noon

Interviews - 21 May 2026 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 Beacon Education

Trust, 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.