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0.4 Upper KS2 Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover - Temporary Contract

Catcott Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HD

This job expired on 15 October 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.4 contract with days to be discussed
• Contract type: Fixed term - Ends August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Band 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Has high expectations for behaviour and learning
• Brings creativity, passion, and energy to teaching
• Has a strong understanding of Upper KS2 curriculum and engaging teaching strategies
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and values ongoing professional development.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming school community
• Polite, enthusiastic, and motivated children
• Supportive and experienced staff and governors
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A recently rated ‘Good’ school (OFSTED, Spring 2024)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 185 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Advert September 2026.pdf - 3.93 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Job Specification.pdf - 82.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Catcott Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Catcott Primary School website
• Email address: office@catcottprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01278722527
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/catcott-primary-school

We are a small school with big ideas, where learning isn't limited to the
classroom and the environment drives our curriculum.

Nestled in the heart of the Polden Villages, we are blessed with an outstanding outdoor environment which we use throughout the year, come rain or shine.

Children are encouraged to learn about and from the environment and the responsibility they hold to protect it for future generations.

Arranging a visit to Catcott Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@catcottprimary.co.uk.

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