Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Milford Junior School, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4PG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1st September 2026 until 21st February 2027 in the first instance - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS 3 - MPS 6 £37,101-£45,352 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
What the school offers its staff
As a school and trust we can offer:
- enthusiastic, hardworking children with good attitudes to school and each other;
- opportunities to work as a member of different teams within school for example in year group teams of three or more teachers; and face-to-face with colleagues from across the trust.
- opportunities for personal and professional growth within a coaching environment
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Benenden Health Cash Plan and EdenRed Benefit Scheme.
Further information about the job
Our team are looking for a new teacher to join us as we take our next steps in the exciting journey of our school. With a brand new, carbon-neutral school planned for completion in January 2027, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team of aspirational teachers, committed to our children and their community.
We are a three-form entry junior school and, as part of the Yeovil Area Community Academy Trust, are dedicated to improving outcomes for children from across our locality.
The successful candidate will want the very best for our children and enjoy working as a member of our team, building on existing good practice and bringing new ideas that inspire and engage our children to achieve their potential and improve outcomes.
When OFSTED visited us in January 2024, we were proud that they recognised:
Pupils are proud of their school. They are cared for well and enjoy being part of a warm, welcoming community. Staff provide strong pastoral care and relationships are positive. Pupils know there is always someone to help them if they are worried.
Pupils value the diversity of their school community. They enjoy sharing experiences about their own culture. Pupils see difference as something to celebrate. Pupils understand about important topics such as tolerance and democracy.
Visits to the school are actively encouraged and warmly welcomed; please telephone to make an appointment on 01935 474477.
Please apply by completing the application form available from the school website: www.yacat.org/vacancies
Applications should be returned to the school office by email to the following address: office@mjs.YACAT.org
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Milford Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 369 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Milford Junior School website
- Email address
- office@mjs.yacat.org
- Phone number
- 01935 474477
Milford Junior School is a three-form entry junior school. We are part of Yeovil Area Community Academy Trust which is a Multi-Academy Trust with three schools based within Yeovil.
Arranging a visit to Milford Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mjs.yacat.org.
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