We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who shares our belief that students come first and who is committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
FTC for up 1 year
Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale
As a class teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons in line with the curriculum.
* 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 well-being.
* Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Has experience teaching in KS1 and/or KS2.
* Demonstrates strong classroom management and uses positive behaviour strategies effectively.
* Is confident using ICT and interactive learning tools.
* Brings energy, passion and creativity to their teaching.
* Shows a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality of opportunity.
What we offer
* Work in a caring, inclusive environment that celebrates success and promotes wellbeing.
* Employee Reward Scheme with high-street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing Centre.
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).