Year 5 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, SWINDON, Wiltshire, SN1 7AG17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - up to 1 Year - open to discussion - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: M1 (£32,916) - UPS (£51,048) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Pay scale
- Salary: M1 (£32,916) - UPS (£51,048) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role
We are looking for a passionate KS2 teacher to teach our friendly and enthusiastic Year 5 class.
You will join a collaborative team committed to delivering excellent teaching through a rich, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum. Our approach combines evidence-informed teaching with creativity, ensuring learning is both rigorous and engaging.
You will benefit from:
Excellent resources and support to deliver high-quality lessons
A collaborative and experienced KS2 team
A strong culture of professional development
Access to Lift Schools’ national network and CPD opportunities
Your new roleYou will teach our fun and friendly Year 5 class and join a lovely team that utilises cutting-edge, evidence-based pedagogical practices. You will have access to exceptional resources that empower you to teach at your very best. Our "Rich and Meaningful" curriculum celebrates humanity, our locality, and global impact and you will have the creative freedom to make a real difference.
As East Wichel Community Primary School will soon be part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country, this will give you access to the best training and CPD courses. You will be able to take subject-specific training that enhances subject knowledge, attend events with inspirational guest speakers and offer continuous career progression. What you’ll need to succeedYou will be a qualified teacher who has patience and understanding with young children. You’ll be able to quickly adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of all children. It’s important you have the flexibility to be able to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and patience in interactions with a variety of children and situations, with a calm demeanour.
We will review applications and interview ASAP so please apply or make contact ASAP.
What the school offers its staff
Who is Lift Schools?We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
If you would like a confidential discussion/ tour of the school please contact Mrs Paula Phillips on ldrew@lifteastwichel.org
We offer you:
Comprehensive training: Access to some of the best developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and much more.
Further information about the job
East Wichel Community Primary School is an outstanding school led by an ambitious and dedicated Principal, Paula Philips, who has been with the school for over 7 years. She has established a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented team of staff where everyone is committed to ensuring all children at East Wichel achieve their very best academically through excellent teaching and a well-crafted, ambitious curriculum. This has seen the school graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted and awarded TES Primary School of the Year.
East Wichel Community Primary School is also on an exciting journey, in April 2026 we will be joining Lift Schools, an ambitious MAT with 58 Schools. This will allow our school to stay true to our local roots, while also drawing on the phenomenal wealth of expertise and resources that comes with being part of a national network of schools. There isn’t a better time to join!
Commitment to safeguarding
East Wichel Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide all relevant information requested in order to meet this commitment. DBS clearances, references and online checks will be obtained prior to appointment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and proof of the Right to Work in the UK (this will be required at the time of interview).
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.
About East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 482 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery website
- Email address
- bursar@eastwichel.swindon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01793695134
Find the right school and teaching is the best job in the world!
East Wichel is a happy, forward thinking and dynamic school – recently judged Outstanding.
We have polite, enthusiastic and curious pupils who are creative and keen to learn. Our staff team are warm and welcoming and we are fiercely ambitious for our pupils and the future of our lovely school.
Staff well-being and development are high up on our agenda. We make a difference every day and we help and support everyone here to be the very best that they can be.
Our motto is ‘Learning today for tomorrow’s future’.
Arranging a visit to East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@eastwichel.swindon.sch.uk.
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