Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Somerset Bridge Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6AH

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 19.5 hours, 3 full days per week Monday to Wednesday.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months or earlier return of the post holder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:-

• Is an enthusiastic, creative and reflective teacher with high expectations of their pupils and themselves.
• Has the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school team.
• Has a good understanding of how to identify and meet individual learning needs within the classroom.
• Will nurture the whole child and support their emotional wellbeing.
• Aspires to motivate and delight children in their learning.
• Has a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our children.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers:-

• The opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive, experienced and enthusiastic whole school team.
• Commitment to professional development and the potential for leadership responsibility.
• A positive, caring environment.
• A modern building and large grounds.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Somerset Bridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Somerset Bridge Primary School website
• Email address: office@somersetbridge.school
• Phone number: 01278 422100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somerset-bridge-primary-school

This is an exciting time to join our school; you will join a hardworking and committed team in providing the very best for the children in our care.

Further information about our school can be found with our applicant pack on our website https://www.somersetbridge.co.uk/staff-vacancies/

Arranging a visit to Somerset Bridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@somersetbridge.school.

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