Classroom Teacher - MAT Cover

Eteach International; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Town Primary School in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a Classroom Teacher on a maternity cover basis from November 2026 for 12 months. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality lessons, using assessment to guide progress, and supporting all pupils to achieve their full potential.

You will contribute to a positive ethos, work with colleagues and parents, and uphold safeguarding and school policies while leading areas of curriculum development.

Qualifications

• An enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Classroom Teacher.
• Plan engaging, inclusive and stimulating lessons.
• Use assessment to identify next steps and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and stimulating lessons.
• Use formative and summative assessment to inform planning.
• Create a positive classroom environment where every child feels safe.
• Maintain accurate records of planning, assessment and attendance.
• Lead an area of the curriculum and contribute to its development.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and school policies.

Skills

Enthusiastic teacher

High expectations

Collaborative

Assessment for learning

Education

QTS

Job description

# Classroom Teacher - MAT CoverEmployer: North Town AcademyLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 1 YearSalary: M1 – M6 currently £32,916 - £45,352 FTE.Posted: 6th October 2026Expires: 20th October 2026 10:00 AMStart Date: 23rd November 2026Job ID: 1578093* Share :* PrintClassroom Teacher – Maternity Cover at North Town Primary School**Salary**: M1 - M6 currently £32,916 - £45,352 FTE.**Contract:** Maternity Cover November 2026 until November 2027**Start Date:** November 2026**Closing Date:** 20th October 2026**An exciting opportunity to join our team**We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Classroom Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis.We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences and who is committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. You will be an important part of our school community, contributing to our positive ethos and working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.As a Classroom Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering purposeful, stimulating lessons that meet the diverse needs of all pupils. You will use assessment effectively to identify next steps, set challenging and achievable targets, and ensure that pupils make good progress in their learning and personal development.**The successful candidate will:**Be an enthusiastic and committed teacher with high expectations of themselves and their pupils.Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning opportunities that meet the needs, abilities and interests of all pupils.Use formative, summative and observational assessment effectively to inform planning and teaching.Create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.Maintain excellent standards of behaviour and classroom management in line with school policies.Support pupils with SEND in accordance with the 0–25 SEND Code of Practice, adapting provision to meet individual needs.Establish positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external agencies.Maintain accurate records of planning, assessment and attendance.Contribute positively to staff teamwork, professional development and the wider life of the school.Uphold the school's safeguarding, health and safety, equality and confidentiality policies and procedures.Take responsibility for leading an area of the curriculum, contributing to its development across the school.Keep up to date with curriculum developments and current best practice.Fulfil the responsibilities expected of a teacher in accordance with the Teachers' Standards.***The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.******The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.******We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.***