Class Teacher 0.8 FTE (Maternity Cover)

Bemerton St John Church of England Primary, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,350.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - M6

Class Teacher 0.8 FTE (Maternity Cover) job summary

Bemerton St John Primary School is seeking an outstanding Class Teacher to join our team to cover maternity leave. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will be a passionate and enthusiastic individual who will bring warmth, empathy and high expectations for every child.

Our school is a welcoming, one form entry Church of England school with approximately 214 children on roll. Our Christian values of Thankfulness, Respect, Wisdom, Fairness and Perseverance are at the heart of all we do, helping pupils to develop empathy, resilience, self-confidence and their own spirituality.

As part of Magna Learning Partnership, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our strong sense of community, and our commitment to helping every child flourish.

We offer

• A caring, welcoming school that was school judged Flourishing in its latest SIAMS inspection (July 2025) and Good - with Outstanding for Personal Development - by Ofsted (July 2024)
• A lovely working environment on the western outskirts of Salisbury
• Friendly, supportive and enthusiastic colleagues who put our pupils at the heart of everything we do
• A collaborative working environment within the school and the wider Multi-Academy Trust
• Opportunities to grow within a forward‑thinking Trust.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Come and meet our wonderful pupils and staff and experience first‑hand what a career with us can offer.

If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Beldham, School Business Manager, at finance@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk or call 01722 322848. You can also learn more about us at www.bemerton.com

Safeguarding and Equality

Bemerton St John Primary School, part of Magna Learning Partnership, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Bemerton St John Primary School, part of Magna Learning Partnership, is committed to equality of opportunity and will not discriminate in any area of employment. All applicants will be treated fairly and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff working with children and young people are expected to share this commitment.

Employment is conditional upon the results of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with a barred list check) which will indicate your suitability to work with children.

Applications for teaching roles will involve a check of the Prohibition List, to ensure they are not subject to a prohibition order issued by the Secretary of State.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bemerton St John Church of England Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bemerton-st-john-church-of-england-primary

Bemerton St John Primary School is a one form entry Church of England primary school in a delightful setting close to the city of Salisbury. The school is oversubscribed in most year groups and holds a very positive reputation in the local community. The school has a talented and hardworking staff who are committed to making the difference to the children they serve.

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