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Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy is a one-form entry school, part of an Academy Trust that also has schools in Bristol, Bath, Weston Super Mare, Swindon.
We are looking for an excellent class teacher to teach 3 days per week ( Wednesday to Friday) in Key Stage 2 on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave from 23rd February 2026.
1. Can you actively support our Educate Together ethos and prove you are already living it?
2. Do you consider yourself a flexible, forward thinking teacher who can teach throughout a primary school?
3. Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate and explore new ideas?
4. Can you demonstrate that you can enable children to make very good progress and achieve high standards, while delivering a broad and balanced curriculum?
5. Do you believe that education can be optimistic and fun to work in and you should be able to change things?
6. Are you flexible, keen to lend a hand and enthusiastic about the opportunities?
If ethical education is vital to you, this is an exciting opportunity to join Educate Together.
Our schools operate under the following principles:
Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected.
Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education
Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education.
Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve.
Our ideal teacher will:
7. Be eager to join the Educate Together Academy Trust that has a proven model and track record in teacher support, encouragement and development
8. Understand fully the importance of working closely with families from a diverse background
9. Be familiar with a school culture led by a strong ethos and distinct values
Please apply by 9am on 5th January 2026. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards.
Safeguarding Statement
Somerdale Educate Together Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.