Class Teacher

Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 - M6 £32,930 - £45,351

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks
• Is passionate about teaching and is committed to student success
• Has qualified teacher status (QTS) and is qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Willowdown Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with usat:https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

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.

Willowdown Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to deliver engaging, high-impact lessons that drive real pupil progress. You'll plan and teach well structured lessons, adapt learning to meet individual needs, and set expectations that motivate every student to succeed. If you’re passionate about inspiring young minds and making a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Willowdown Primary School

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness, respect and aspiration. As a Thrive‑accredited school, it places pupils’ emotional wellbeing at the centre of learning, creating a safe and supportive environment. Its creative and ambitious curriculum promotes inclusion, builds strong foundations of knowledge and offers rich, hands‑on experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.

Willowdown Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher JD.pdf - 317 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willowdown Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willowdown Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowdown-primary-school

Primary School with 12 classes

Arranging a visit to Willowdown Primary School

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

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