EYFS Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Northgate Primary School, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3EU

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  31 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: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Start date: 02/11/2026 End date: 11/07/2027
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1-M6 FTE:£32,930 - £45,351

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work

• Has a passion for teaching and commitment to student success

• Is qualified to degree level or equivalent and has qualified teacher status (QTS)

• 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 Northgate 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 us at: 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.

Northgate Primary School is seeking a motivated and values-driven EYFS Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire, nurture, and create a stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.

You will become part of a supportive and ambitious team committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential. Working collaboratively with dedicated colleagues, you will help foster a positive and inclusive school community in which both staff and children flourish together.

About Northgate Primary School

Northgate Primary School in Bridgwater is a friendly and inclusive school that promotes a love of learning through a broad and exciting curriculum. The school is committed to building strong relationships with families and the community to support the success and happiness of every pupil.

Northgate 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 Northgate Primary School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northgate Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northgate-primary-school-bridgwater

Arranging a visit to Northgate Primary School

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

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