Class TeacherEDV/2026/BPS/38437

Southwold Primary School; Melksham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowerhill Primary School in Melksham invites applications for a Class Teacher on a fixed term, maternity-cover basis. The role is full-time with a salary in the MPS 1-6 range and a January 2027 start date.

We are a vibrant, caring school with a strong Ofsted track record for personal development. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player, creative, and committed to ongoing professional development, planning engaging lessons and building aspirations.

Qualifications

• Proactive team-player with collaborative approach to school improvement.
• Inspirational and creative practitioner with a passion for teaching.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing CPD.

Skills

Team player

Inspiring teacher

Professional development

Planning & delivering lessons

Job description

About This Role

The role: Class Teacher

Salary: MPS 1-6

The contract: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover Full Time

Start Date: January 2027

Vacancy Details

Bowerhill Primary School is a vibrant and friendly school, providing education for pupils aged 4 to 11. Located in Melksham, our school holds a special place within the heart of our Wiltshire community. Our motto is "Experience Success - Build Aspiration". We aim to inspire children to aim high, and we are certain that, through our exciting curriculum, we give children enjoyable opportunities to gain the skills they need to achieve success in life. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024), the school was rated “GOOD”, with “Outstanding” in personal development. —a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

All About You

• A proactive team-player, committed to collaborative working and school improvement.
• An inspirational, creative and self-motivated practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Committed to their own professional development journey.
• Skilled in planning and delivering exciting and engaging lessons.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.