Part-Time or Full-Time Class Teacher
Main Pay Scale (dependent on experience) Required from January 2027
Are you an inspirational and dedicated teacher looking to join a thriving village school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence?
Brighstone CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and reflective teacher to join our team from January 2027. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and those earlier in their teaching career. The position is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the successful candidate.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, we are proud of our nurturing ethos, high expectations and commitment to ensuring every child thrives academically, personally and spiritually. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for inspiring young minds and making learning meaningful, engaging and inclusive.
We can offer:
- A welcoming and supportive team committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child
- A forward-thinking and inclusive school environment where staff wellbeing is valued
- Enthusiastic, polite and motivated children who enjoy learning
- A strong commitment to professional development and career progression through high-quality CPD opportunities
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to contribute to school improvement
- A positive work-life balance and collaborative approach to curriculum development
- Strong partnerships with families, governors, the local community and our church
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting on the Isle of Wight
- A school culture where innovation, creativity and new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Has a passion for delivering engaging and inspiring learning experiences
- Is committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills
- Is committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
- Will actively support and uphold the Christian ethos and values of our school
Visits to the School
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact:
Melissa Jones
Telephone: 01983 740285
Application Process
For an application pack and application form, please contact:
Sarah Woodburn
School Business Manager
Email: sbm@fosay.co.uk
Important Dates: Closing Date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 12.00 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 9 November 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Brighstone CE Primary School 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 required to undergo rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with children's barred list information, online searches, verification of identity, qualifications, right to work in the UK and references. We are committed to ensuring a culture of safer recruitment in accordance with statutory guidance and safeguarding requirements.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and other relevant information must be disclosed as part of the recruitment process.
We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about making a difference and helping every child to flourish.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.
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The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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