What skills and experience we're looking for
Full-time, permanent teacher for September 2025
Salary range MPS/UPS
A wonderful opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Teacher of Physical Education in our remarkable school. The ability to teach Health & Social Care would be an advantage, but not essential. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession.
As a Research School, we work with the evidence to continually develop the best practice and we are looking for a committed professional to join us on that ambitious educational journey.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
• A school committed to the values of respect, empathy and politeness. The school has served the community of Wells and the surrounding area for nearly 400 years. We believe that by working together, we’ll succeed.
• An 11-18 school with a thriving Sixth Form. We are a truly comprehensive school which focuses on meeting the needs of all students.
• A commitment to your continued professional development. All teaching staff are members of a coaching group where they share best practice and work collaboratively to refine their pedagogy.
• Access to the latest evidence-based practice. As a Research School, we help teachers get ‘closer to the evidence’ through communication, training and support for innovation.
• A supportive team of teachers, support staff and governors who take great pride in their work and celebrate one another’s success.
• The chance to work alongside our amazing, positive and inspirational students who love learning and deserve the very best in teaching and learning opportunities.
Further details about the role
Closing Date: Noon, Tuesday 25th March 2025
Interview Date: Monday 31st March 2025
The Blue School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre employment checks.
For further details and application form, please see our website or email Miss J Biggadike at jobs@theblueschool.somerset.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.