Class Teacher

Willowdown Primary; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is seeking a caring Class Teacher for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role is up to 26 hours per week with flexible days (1–4 days). Start date: 09/11/2026; End date: 07/05/2027. Join a supportive team focused on fostering inclusive, high-quality classroom practice.

The school is Thrive-accredited and part of the Futura Learning Partnership, offering collaborative opportunities and a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with degree level or equivalent and QTS.
• Experience delivering inclusive, high-quality classroom practice.

Skills

Energy

Commitment

Creativity

Education

Degree level or equivalent

QTS

Job description

Willowdown Primary School is seeking a caring and compassionate Class Teacher to join our team on a 6 months fixed term contract. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's educational journey through creative, inclusive and high-quality classroom practice.

Our staff team works closely together to create a positive learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About Willowdown Primary School

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness, respect and aspiration. As a Thrive-accredited school, it places pupils' emotional wellbeing at the centre of learning, creating a safe and supportive environment. Its creative and ambitious curriculum promotes inclusion, builds strong foundations of knowledge and offers rich, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.

Willowdown Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Is qualified to degree level or equivalent and has qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• This is a 6 month fixed term contract, with the opportunity to work up to 26 hours a week. The days and hours are flexible from 1-4 days per week.
• Start date: 09/11/2026
• End date: 07/05/2027

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.