Class TeacherEDV/2026/PPS/01367

Pickwick Academy Trust; Warminster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly

Employee wellbeing support & catering

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust in Wiltshire invites applications for a Class Teacher at Princecroft Primary School in Warminster. This maternity cover role requires a dedicated teacher who can inspire young learners and contribute to a nurturing, high-performing school community.

You will join a supportive team within a values-led trust, with opportunities for professional development and collaborative planning, while delivering engaging lessons to pupils aged 2–11 within a calm, inclusive environment.

Job description

Class Teacher – Princecroft Primary School

• Job Reference # EDV/2026/PPS/01367
• Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Primary
• Location: Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NT
• Contract Type: Maternity Cover
• Contract Term: Full - Time
• Salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
• Hours Per Week: 1.0FTE
• Closing Date: Midday, Fri 13th Nov, 2026
• Start Date: 1st January 2027
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): 24th November 2026

About This Role

Princecroft Primary School would like to recruit an enthusiastic and high-quality teacher with vision and creativity, who enjoy working within a dynamic and committed staff. We believe that children only get one chance to experience childhood, and that they have an absolute right to the highest quality of education.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

Princecroft Primary School is a small, friendly school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, serving families in Warminster and the surrounding area. We are incredibly proud of our strong, supportive community—happy and engaged children, dedicated staff, and families who work closely with us to help every child thrive.

We are fortunate to have an exceptionally skilled and passionate teaching team, supported by outstanding staff. Together, we have the highest aspirations for every child and create a nurturing environment where individuals are known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

At Princecroft, we offer a rich and inspiring curriculum designed to spark curiosity, promote a love of learning, and broaden horizons. Our school environment is carefully designed to be a joyful, calm, and stimulating space - one where children feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn.

Visitors often comment on our pupils’ excellent behaviour, the calm and purposeful atmosphere, and the strong relationships that underpin our school culture. Our Calm School Code - encouraging children to act kindly, move calmly, and speak politely - reflects the ethos we live by every day. OFSTED praised our pupils’ behaviour as “impeccable” and “outstanding.”

If you are looking to work in a collaborative, values-led school where children come first and staff are supported to grow and flourish, we would love to hear from you.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around.

Contact details

School Business Manager: Emma Dredge
email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters.

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings / Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

What We Value In Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Safeguarding Statement

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment. References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process.

Personal Statement Questions

• Please enter your personal statement below. In addition, please answer the following question: Which of the Pickwick Academy Trust’s values resonates most with you, and why? (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships.)

Related Documents

• Pickwick Academy_Applicant Information Pack Feb 2026.pdf
• Reference Requirements For Applicants.pdf
• Job Description - Class Teacher - Princecroft.pdf
• Person Specification - Class Teacher.pdf