Class Teacher / SENCO
Full time hours per week
Start date: 01 September 2026
BEMBRIDGE CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Walls Road, Bembridge, IOW PO35 5RH
Tel: 01983 872668
Email: office@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk
Headteacher: Elizabeth Chambers
Love - Courage - Respect
Email: s.price@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk
Website: www.bembridgeceprimary.co.uk
Bembridge CE Primary is a happy, welcoming school in the heart of the community. Rated as “Good” by OFSTED, we are seeking to appoint a class teacher/Senco from 1st September 2026.
We are looking to recruit an ambitious and committed teacher to join our teaching team.
We are a successful school with strong Christian values that are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from qualified teachers and are particularly interested to hear from teachers who are already or have an interest in being a Senco, the qualification is not essential for the right candidate as training can be provided.
We are looking for a teacher who
- Has high expectations for both themselves and the children they teach
- Is enthusiastic and committed to supporting children to enable them to reach their full potential
- Has an understanding of special educational needs
- Is creative and passionate about learning
- Is a committed team player, willing to contribute to our school and community
- Can demonstrate strong pupil development
In return we can offer you
- Amazing children who are keen and enthusiastic about their learning
- Excellent behaviour
- A supportive environment to develop and grow your role
- High expectations for children and staff
- The opportunity to lead English or another curriculum subject in our school
Visits to the school can be arranged.
Please contact the School Business Manager via e-mail s.price@bembridgeceprimary.co.uk to make the necessary arrangements or to request an application pack.
All applications will need to be returned to the School Business Manager using the e-mail address above.
References will be requested prior to interviews.
Closing date for applications: Noon 1st May 2026 Interviews: 8th May 2026
SAFEGUARDING:
Bembridge CE Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The Isle of Wight council and its schools recruit according to the council’s safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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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