Job Description

KS2 Class Teacher

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a 0.5FTE KS2 Class Teacher, on a fixed-term contract based at Ivy Lane School.

Working pattern: Monday to Tuesday - all day plus Wednesday (am only)

Salary:

M3-M5, 35,674 - 40,439 pro rata per annum (actual salary will be 17,837-20,219 depending on experience

Start date:

5th January 2026

End date:

31st August 2026

Our school

Do you want a job where you can inspire and make a difference to the lives of children? Would you like to join a 'good' school where teamwork is highly valued and 'Leaders are determined for all pupils to reach their potential.' Ofsted Jan 2022

If the answer is yes, then Ivy Lane Primary School is the place to be!

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in 'Learning for Life', aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Our Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this; 'Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated and nurtured well.'

Our school values of 'Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves' underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

Role overview

We are looking for someone who shares our vision for primary education and our school values. Someone who is an aspirational teacher to join our Ivy Lane Family. The role will be class based in KS1.

The children, staff and governors welcome applications from prospective candidates who:

Are passionate about children's learning (and learning outside the classroom)

Are energetic, warm and caring

Combine a focus on raising standards whilst promoting pupil and staff well-being

Are creative teachers with experience in teaching KS2
Have high expectations of all children's progress and behaviour

Are able to lead a subject across the school

Have a positive and inclusive attitude

Can use technology to support learning

Are committed to working in partnership with parents to support the learning of all pupils

Are flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork

Have great organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Are keen to share and develop professionally as an outstanding, skilled teacher who demonstrates a potential for future leadership

Have an active life outside school and are prepared to share their interests with our pupils

What we offer:

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

A People Strategy setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average 4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Cycle scheme

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit to get a flavour of our fabulous school, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski (Admin Officer) at admin@ivylane.wilts.sch.uk or on 01249 652556. We would love to hear from you.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply

Please go to the vacancy section on our website

www.ivylane.wilts.sch.uk.

(This is shown under "News & Events, Vacancies) or alternatively use the following lin

k

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144705/EDV-2025-ILPS-29659

Closing date:

9am Wednesday 12th November 2025

Interview date:

Thursday 20th November 2025

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:

If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to

sign up for our Talent Pool

. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link

https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/

to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: 35,674.00-40,439.00 per year

Expected hours: 16.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person