Class Teacher

Astrea Academy Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Widcombe Junior School is a proud member of the Palladian Academy Trust. We are seeking a dedicated Key Stage 2 Class Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027 in a full-time post on MPS.

Widcombe Junior School forms part of a trust that values inclusive education, professional development across the Trust, and a supportive community. Applications from teachers aligned with our ethos are welcome. Visits to the school are encouraged via the school office.

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Job profile for Class Teacher

Class Teacher

1250 - Widcombe Church of England Junior 18/11/2026 Class Teacher

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary MPS Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full Time Job type Teaching Job category Teacher Date posted 15/10/2026 Job reference PAT-R536 Attachments Job Description WJS Teacher Maternity Cover.pdf Person Specification WJS Teacher Maternity Cover.pdf

Job overview

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Full Time Maternity Cover

MPS

Start date: January 2027

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

Interviews: 23rd November 2026

Widcombe Junior School is a proud member of the Palladian Academy Trust.

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.

The Palladian Academy Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best.

The Trust wish to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated Teacher who is committed to providing inspirational and motivational teaching and care. You will be an employee of the Palladian Academy Trust, based at Widcombe C of E Junior School. We are an inclusive school with an outstanding ethos, where staff and students are supported to ‘be the best you can be.’

We would welcome applications from teachers who are supportive of the aims, values, vision and ethos of our school and who have a proven ability as an excellent practitioner.

We are proud to offer:

• A church school with a distinctive Christian ethos
• A school that values life beyond the curriculum and provides broad and enriching opportunities for all
• A talented team of staff who love working at our school and support and care for each other
• A forward-thinking, proactive approach to teaching and learning
• Strong support and opportunities for Professional Development across the Trust
• Enthusiastic and motivated learners
• A welcoming and inclusive wider community

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01225 310139.