Class Teacher

Blackbrook Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - 6

Class Teacher job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and would you like to be part of a thriving school? Blackbrook Primary School‌‌ is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Class Teacher‌‌ to join our friendly and motivated team.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an excellent educator to join our fantastic teaching staff in Taunton‌‌. You’ll be an experienced primary teacher or an enthusiastic ECT. 

Key requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
• The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Why join us?

At Blackbrook Primary School‌‌ we significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our students, please apply using the link below.

Position: FTE 1.0 Class Teacher

Contract: Fixed term for one year from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 in the first instance

Closing Date: 17th June 2026

Please note we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

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.

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 Blackbrook Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blackbrook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackbrook-primary-school

At Blackbrook School, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to explore their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Our committed team of teachers and staff work collaboratively to ensure that each pupil receives a high-quality education, filled with rich experiences and opportunities for growth.

We believe in creating a school community where respect, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing our pupils not just for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom.

Having worked as a leader within The Oak Partnership for some time, I am proud to be the Headteacher of this wonderful school. Upon joining, I worked with the staff following the most recent OfSTED inspection to revise our school vision and values, giving us a clear sense of direction for the future. Our collective vision for Blackbrook is:

Our school will be a happy community that encourages and celebrates individuality, where everyone feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve.

We will achieve our vision by living out the following values: Aspiration, Fairness, Kindness, Responsibility and Teamwork.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our values, our vibrant school life, and the wonderful achievements of our pupils. Whether you are a current member of our school community or considering joining us, we hope you find the information here helpful and inspiring.

Thank you for visiting our website. Do get in touch if you would like more information.

Best wishes,

Mr D. Seviour
Headteacher

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