Early Career Teacher

Early Career Teacher Full time, Permanent Pay Scale: Teachers Main scale 1-2 Start date: 1 September 2026 Closing Date for applications:  31st May 2026              Interviews: Monday 8th June Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and slots have been arranged for:- Monday 18th May – 9am Wednesday 20th May – 2pm and Thursday 21st May – 2pm Please contact the school office to book into a slot Combe Down CE Primary School is a proud member of the Palladian Academy Trust. The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. The Palladian Academy Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our pupils. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best. The Trust wish to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated Early Career Teacher (ECT) who is committed to providing inspirational and motivational teaching and care. It will include a full induction and mentoring programme in line with the Early Career Framework. You will be an employee of the Palladian Academy Trust, based at Combe Down CE Primary School. We are an inclusive school with an outstanding ethos, where staff and pupils are supported to be their best – ‘Together we plant, nurture and grow’. We would welcome applications from ECT’s who are supportive of the aims, values, vision and ethos of our school and who have a proven ability as an excellent practitioner. We are proud to offer: A church school with a distinctive Christian ethos A school that values life beyond the curriculum and provides broad and enriching opportunities for all A talented team of staff who love working at our school and support and care for each other A forward-thinking, proactive approach to teaching and learning Strong support and opportunities for Professional Development across the Trust Enthusiastic and motivated learners A welcoming and inclusive wider community The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a range of pre‑employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, prohibition from teaching check, identity and right to work checks, qualifications verification, and satisfactory references. An online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates, in accordance with safer recruitment guidance.