The Quantock Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment.
Posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other pre-employment checks.
We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
St Bartholomew’s Primary School requires an outstanding Teacher with high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour to join our dedicated team set in our flourishing Crewkerne town school. You will have teaching experience in KS1 and KS2 and have good knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum and be confident in the relevant assessments.
Spaxton Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated class teacher to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
We are seeking an enthusiastic TA who has experience of working with children with additional needs. The role is within our Key Stage 1 and Reception class. The postholder will assist the class teacher and SENCO to deliver learning programmes to groups of children but mainly, they will work with a child with a high level of special educational needs with the EFYS curriculum.
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are thrilled to announce that, as our school continues to grow, expand its vision, and enrich its curriculum offer, we are introducing an additional Teacher of Science role to further enhance and build on the success of our Science department. We are inviting an exceptional educator to join our thriving, high-performing, and oversubscribed secondary school.
You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the English department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The ability to teach an additional subject(s) would be an advantage
Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be recognised by Ofsted as the ‘happiest school in Somerset in 2025’.
Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.
We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.
Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are thrilled to announce that, as our school continues to grow, expand its vision, and enrich its curriculum offer, we are introducing an additional Teacher of English role to further enhance and build on the success of our English department. We are inviting an exceptional educator to join our thriving, high-performing, and oversubscribed secondary school.
You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the English department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues. The ability to teach an additional subject(s) would be an advantage
Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be recognised by Ofsted as the ‘happiest school in Somerset in 2025’.
Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.
We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.
Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are thrilled to announce that, as our school continues to grow, expand its vision, and enrich its curriculum offer, we are introducing an additional Teacher of Geography role to further enhance and build on the success of our Humanities department. We are inviting an exceptional educator to join our thriving, high-performing, and oversubscribed secondary school.
You will join a supportive team with collaborative, respectful colleagues, both within the English department and the wider school and Trust community, who all aspire to delivering outstanding teaching and sharing best practice. We are looking for a passionate and driven teacher who is dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential and develops a love of learning.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues.
Our students are a pleasure to teach, they are motivated, articulate and respectful and we pride ourselves on our strong staff–student relationships. We are a caring community and were proud to be recognised by Ofsted as the ‘happiest school in Somerset in 2025’.
Join us at Sexey’s School and be part of a team committed to being exceptional in all that we do.
We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.
Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment
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Are you a compassionate and proactive individual with a passion for helping children thrive and raise their aspirations?
Would you like to join a welcoming and supportive team where your contribution truly makes a difference?
Ashlands CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work alongside our class teachers to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
The core purpose of the role is to work with the class teachers to ensure all pupils are engaged in their learning and are making sustained progress, as well as promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This will be through 1:1 and small group sessions.
The ideal candidates will:
Our children are kind, curious, and eager to learn. We have a welcoming, family atmosphere and a caring ethos rooted in our Church School Vision and Values: “Love of Learning, Love of Life, Love of One Another.”
We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people, and to work with a supportive team in a caring, aspirational and inclusive school. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
The Merriott & Haselbury Plucknett Schools Federation are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic teacher who will make a valuable contribution to our staff team at Merriott School and our Federation as a whole. We are looking for an inspiring teacher to lead classroom learning and instil a love of learning in our young pupils.
The position is suitable for an ECT or someone who is in their initial years of teaching. This post will be based in Key Stage 2.
We would love you to join us if you can demonstrate that you are:
In return, we can offer you:
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking an innovative and inspirational Maths Teacher to join our dedicated team. The team is supportive and passionate about collaboration and sharing good practice. It is important that you have an unrelenting commitment to ensuring that all students reach their full potential and are inspired to learn independently. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, have a passion for learning and a tireless commitment to challenging and inspiring students to maximise their achievement.
We would ideally wish the candidate to commence as early as possible in the Summer Term 2026, however, strong candidates with availability from September will also be considered. We welcome applications from exceptional newly qualified teachers looking to start their careers within a supportive community, and also from experienced colleagues.
We are a caring community and were proud to be voted by Ofsted as the ‘happiest school in Somerset in 2025’. Our students are a delight to teach: they are articulate, hardworking, well-motivated and display our 7 core values in the way that they treat each other. We pride ourselves on our positive staff/student relationships.
Sexey’s School has a strong team of staff who are caring, supportive and working with a ‘determination to be exceptional in all that we do’.
Visits to the school and Trust are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact qetrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk for an appointment
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Ashlands Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant or Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to work alongside our class teachers in Key stage 2 to provide a stable, caring, stimulating and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.
The core purpose of the roles is to work with the class teacher to ensure all pupils are engaged in their learning and are making sustained progress, as well as promoting pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion. This will be through 1:1 and small group sessions.
As a HLTA, your duties will also include covering and leading class teaching and directing the work of other adults in supporting learning, as required. You will also use your expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities.
The ideal candidates will:
Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on our Church School Vision and Values of “Love of Learning, Love of Life, Love of One Another’.
We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.
This is an exciting opportunity to support young people, and to work with a supportive team in a caring, aspirational and inclusive school. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
We are seeking to strengthen our bank of dedicated Exams Invigilators employed on a casual basis to assist in the smooth running of examinations in accordance with regulatory requirements throughout the academic year.
Under the guidance of the Exams Officer, Invigilators are required to supervise students taking examinations, prepare exam rooms and distribute and collect exam papers. The ideal applicant will be highly organised, vigilant and reliable and have excellent attention to detail. Applicants will also possess the ability to remain composed under pressure to ensure a calm environment to give the candidates the best possible opportunity to be successful in their exams.
We are particularly interested in flexible applicants who are available any day of the week (Monday-Friday), the hours will be varied. Invigilators receive annual training under the direction of our supportive Exams Officer and are contacted prior to the exam period to discuss their availability. Experience is not necessary as full training will be provided.
If you have a determination to be exceptional in all that you do and have an unrelenting commitment to making a difference to young people’s lives we would love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Chaplain placement student to work within our thriving school community, as part of a formation programme supported by the Diocese of Bath & Wells. This placement provides the opportunity to be embedded in the pastoral and spiritual life of a school, while undertaking structured theological reflection and vocational development.
As a Chaplaincy Placement Student, you will:
You will remain registered as a full-time student with your university for the duration of the placement year (the Student Loans Company have confirmed that, as these are placements in a care setting, students will be able to apply for full maintenance support for the duration of the year).
This role may be ideal for a candidate who is looking to develop a career in education or experience the rewards of working with young people. If you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you
