Class Teacher - MAT cover

Oak Partnership; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks a Class Teacher for MAT cover to start in the 2027 Spring term. Ideally experienced in EYFS, you will teach the foundation phase, plan, prepare and deliver lessons, and provide feedback to support pupil progress.

The fixed term position is 0.8 FTE maternity cover for up to a year, with the potential to increase to 1.0 FTE. QTS is essential and strong classroom management is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the foundation phase curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons.
• Provide feedback and assess student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop best practice.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Foundation phase knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

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: Teacher Main Pay ScalePosted: 22nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 15th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1580878Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Maternity cover up to 1 year* Job ID: 1580878* 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 StatusPassion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learningSolid knowledge of the foundation phase in line with the relevant curriculumThe ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledgeExcellent 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: 15th November 2026Interviews: As soon as possiblePlease 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