Year 5/6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6RH

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (478)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Teachers' Pay Scales M1-M6 (above salary is quoted prior to any pay award in 2026)

Year 5/6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scales M1-M6

Contract: Fixed-Term to cover a period of Maternity Leave, Full-Time

We are looking for a dedicated and creative Year 5/6 Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a real difference, building positive relationships and creating a classroom where children feel confident, challenged and excited to learn.

As Year 5/6 teacher, you will play a key role in supporting pupils through an important stage of their education. You will inspire them to achieve their best, develop their independence and resilience, and prepare them for the next chapter of their learning journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher with high expectations of all pupils.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is passionate about helping every child achieve their potential.
• Delivers creative, purposeful and engaging lessons.
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Encourages pupils to become confident, independent and resilient learners.
• Is reflective, organised and adaptable.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive and committed team.
• Wants to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We can provide you:

• A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career
• Values and experience of high-quality education
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s further improvement
• Support, training, and leadership development
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust

We would strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact Shona Patterson, School Administrator via email on office@bradfordabbas.dorset.sch.uk or by phone 01935 476515 to arrange a visit.

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SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will meet the person specification and pass all safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 90 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-bradford-abbas

Our school is situated in the centre of Bradford Abbas, a thriving village community around St Mary’s Church, the Rose & Crown Pub, the Village Hall and the Sports & Social Club. With currently 103 pupils on the school roll, our children learn to value the experience of being part of the wonderful community of Bradford Abbas.

There is a strong relationship between the school and the Church. The school benefits by making use of the Church for religious events and the Vicar is actively involved in Assemblies. Our most recent inspection by Salisbury Diocese found us to be outstanding in every area!

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