Class Teacher

Willowdown Primary School; Bridgwater Without; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Counselling & wellbeing

Job summary

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is seeking a caring Class Teacher on a six-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role offers flexible part-time hours up to 26 per week, with days arranged to support staff and pupil needs.

The successful candidate will have QTS, a degree, and the energy to foster creative, inclusive learning and strong relationships within a collaborative team. DBS checks and right to work in the UK apply.

Qualifications

• Brings energy,commitmentand 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 thevery bestopportunities

Skills

Energetic and creative

Teamwork

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Class Teacher

Willowdown Primary School, Bridgwater, TA6 4FU

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Working pattern

Part time: 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: 09/11/2026End date: 07/05/2027

Contract type

Fixed term - 6 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Brings energy,commitmentand 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 thevery bestopportunities

What the school offers its staff

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.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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..

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Arranging a visit to Willowdown Primary School

Highlands Lane, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DX