KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Fairlands Middle School, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3PG

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to be an outstanding teacher.
• Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge.
• Organised and have excellent communication skills.
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic – able to deliver results.

What the school offers its staff

• The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
• The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution more than 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

KS2 Teacher JD.pdf - 645 KB (opens in new tab)

KS2 Advert - October 26.pdf - 1.41 MB (opens in new tab)

About Fairlands Middle School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 405 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fairlands Middle School website
• Email address: office@fairlandsmiddleschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01934743186
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairlands-middle-school-cheddar

Fairlands Middle School is a coeducational middle school with pupils aged between 9 and 13, located in Cheddar, Somerset, England. The school, was established in 1976, Fairlands is a middle-deemed-secondary school, meaning that it takes pupils of secondary school age while providing both Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 education. Fairlands is part of the Wessex Learning Trust.

Arranging a visit to Fairlands Middle School

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

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