Job Title: KS2 Class Teacher

E-ACT Ilminster Academy | Enjoy, success, respect, community, responsibility and compassion 

At Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy, we prioritize enjoyment, success, respect, community, responsibility, and compassion. With a focus on holistic development, we empower students to excel academically while also fostering a sense of belonging and compassion for others.  

Join our inclusive and supportive community: https://ilminsteravenueacademy.e-act.org.uk  

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stage 2
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes for all learners
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives
• Take on additional leadership responsibilities in line with a potential TLR (for the right candidate)

Pay range: MPS - £32,916.00 - £45,352.00

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment requirements
• Ability to deliver consistently high-quality teaching that secures strong pupil outcomes
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

 Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.