Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Thomas à Becket Church of England Aided Primary School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

St Thomas a Becket C of E Primary School in Wiltshire seeks a committed Class Teacher to join their team on a 0.8 FTE basis, starting 02 November 2026. You will contribute to a collaborative environment and support learning across the curriculum for all pupils.

You will plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons, assess pupil progress, differentiate for diverse needs including SEND, and work with teaching assistants, parents and external professionals to promote pupil achievement and

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that follow the school curriculum and meet the needs of all learners.
• Accurately assess pupil progress and use assessment information to support achievement and development.
• Differentiate teaching approaches to meet individual needs, including pupils with SEND, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic success.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold safeguarding and welfare of children as a core responsibility.

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be 0.8 FTE. The start date for this role is 02 November 2026.

Responsibilities

St Thomas a Becket C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Class Teacher to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils. As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that follow the school curriculum and meet the needs of all learners. They create high-quality learning resources, accurately assess pupil progress, and use assessment information to support achievement and development. The role requires adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs, including those of pupils with SEND, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic success. The successful candidate will foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes children's self-esteem, independence, and wellbeing. They will work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils and contribute to the wider life of the school. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is a core responsibility, alongside maintaining effective behaviour management and ensuring a safe learning environment. The post holder will also contribute to school improvement, participate in professional development, and uphold the Trust’s values, policies, and standards of professional conduct.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.