Primary Teacher

Brookside Community Primary School, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 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, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Primary Teachers to join our team. We currently have three maternity cover vacancies, starting at different points throughout the year:

These roles offer exciting opportunities for teachers who share our belief that students come first and who are committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

About the Role

As a class teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons in line with the curriculum across KS1 and KS2.
• Foster a nurturing and positive classroom environment that supports high expectations and a love of learning.
• Assess, track and report on pupil progress, ensuring every child achieves their best.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners to support pupils’ development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities.

What the school offers its staff

What we Offer

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts
• Staff wellbeing platform

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 Brookside Community Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 568 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookside Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookside-community-primary-school

Brookside Academy offers mainstream and specialist provision from 0 to 11. We are a unique setting where experienced staff, excellent facilities and high expectations are key to ensuring all children can achieve.

Arranging a visit to Brookside Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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