Class Teacher

Eteach International; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Career induction and development

Professional development entitlement

Collaboration across the trust

Well-being support

Health benefits and gym discounts

Family leave options

Cycle to work & on-site parking

Job summary

Haywood Village Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is seeking an inspirational Class Teacher for a maternity-cover role starting November 2026. You will deliver high-quality lessons across key stages, meeting diverse needs including pupil premium, SEND and high attaining students.

You will join a supportive staff team within the CLF trust, contribute to a standards-driven curriculum, and develop practice while ensuring excellent pupil outcomes in a busy school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Ability to deliver the curriculum and teach high-quality lessons across key stages.
• Experience supporting pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.
• Strong communication to motivate colleagues and build relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to developing expert practice and upholding Teachers’ Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum and consistently teach high-quality lessons across identified key stages.
• Meet the needs of learners from identified groups and ensure inclusive teaching.
• Contribute to the life chances and overall success of all pupils within the trust.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Curriculum delivery

Communication

Relationship building

Change management

Education

Qualified teaching qualification

Job description

# Class TeacherEmployer: Haywood Village AcademyLocation: Weston-super-Mare, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352Posted: 1st October 2026Expires: 14th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577267Suitable for: ECT (NQT) GraduatesJob Reference: 43982* Share :* Print**Job Title:** Class Teacher**Actual Annual Salary:** £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6 based on 1.0 FTE)**Contract Type:** Maternity Cover**Contract Length:** Fixed until 03 December 2027, or until the return of the post holder**Hours:** Full-time, 32.5 hours per week / 1.0 FTE**Provisional Start Date:** As soon as possible (Term 2, November 2026) pending the completion of pre employment checksWe are looking for an inspirational teacher with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our students. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults.**About you:** You will be:* a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.* able to deliver the curriculum and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages.* able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.* a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.* able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.* empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.* highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained.Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.**About Haywood Village Academy:**We are very proud of our community school in Haywood Village, Weston-super-Mare. We currently have classes from Pre-school to Year 6.The academy is at the heart of the community that it serves and is defined by High Aspirations, Valuing Learning and Achievement for all. We have created a school where children flourish. The school offers a limitless education that empowers choice through enriching, meaningful and active opportunities. Staff receive high quality professional training and support and contribute positively to the development of the school.**Why CLF?**We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.**What we can offer you:*** Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.* Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.* Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.* Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.* Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.* Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.* A collaborative culture which supports workload.* Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.* Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.* A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.* Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!**Recruitment timeline:**Closing Date: 14 October 2026 @11.59pmShort-listing: 15 October 2026Interviews: 21 October 2026We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.***This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern.***We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.*As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.*### AttachmentsCLF Privacy NoticeCLF Safeguarding & Child Protection PolicyRecruitment, selection & disclosure policy & procedure (including employment of ex-offenders)Teacher Job Description & Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification (where applicable), prohibition from teaching/management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.