Class Teacher - MAT cover

SchoolRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School in Taunton, Somerset, is seeking a Part Time Class Teacher on a fixed term maternity cover basis to start in the Spring term 2027. The role focuses on the Foundation Phase with EYFS experience, delivering lessons, planning, and providing constructive feedback.

Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate strong classroom management and curriculum knowledge. The position is 0.8 FTE under the Main Pay Scale within The Oak Partnership Trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning.
• Solid knowledge of the foundation phase curriculum.
• Ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the foundation phase curriculum and plan/teach lessons.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Maintain effective classroom management and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with school staff within The Oak Partnership Trust.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum knowledge

Feedback delivery

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Foundation Phase EYFS experience

Job description

## Class Teacher - MAT cover### We are searching for the best education professionals* Class Teacher - MAT coverNEWFast Apply# Class Teacher - MAT coverEmployerLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Maternity cover up to 1 yearSalary: Main pay ScalePosted: 5th October 2026Start Date: 25th January 2027Expires: 18th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 25th January 2027Job ID: 1577551Start Date: 25th January 2027* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Maternity cover up to 1 year* Job ID: 1577551* Share :**Teacher vacancy - MAT Cover for up to 1 year**Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks to appoint a teacher on a Maternity Cover basis to start in the 2027 Spring term.**Overview of the role**We are seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching staff for a Maternity cover placement ideally experienced in EYFS. You'll be an experienced Primary teacher delivering the foundation phase curriculum whilst planning, preparing and teaching lessons; an understanding of classroom management, curriculum knowledge and delivery of feedback is key.**Key requirements*** Qualified Teacher Status* Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning* Solid knowledge of the foundation phase in line with the relevant curriculum* The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge* Excellent communication and classroom management skills**Fixed Term position, FTE 0.8 Maternity Cover Contract for up to 1 year (with the possibility of increasing to FTE 1.0)****Teacher Main Pay Scale****Application details below****Applications close:** 18th October 2026**Interviews:** W/C 19th October 2026Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.**Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Blackbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Blackbrook Primary SchoolPart of### The Oak Partnership Trust