Primary School Class Teacher - Fixed Term

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

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• 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.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@somersetbridge.school

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Primary Classroom Teacher JD & Person Spec 2024.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

About Somerset Bridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Somerset Bridge Primary School website
• Email address: diana.morgan@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/

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