Key Stge 2 Teacher

Burnham-On-Sea group; Brent Knoll; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Brent Knoll Primary School in Highbridge is seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher for an Upper Key Stage 2 maternity cover starting January 2027. The role is 0.8 FTE plus PPA time, with a focus on delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and building strong relationships with pupils and families.

We value energy, creativity and ambition, and invite applicants who will contribute to our supportive team, drive high standards, and help our pupils shine academically and personally.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning.
• Sets high expectations while making every child feel valued and successful.
• Can inspire children to become curious, confident and independent learners.
• D elivers engaging and purposeful lessons that children remember.
• Has excellent knowledge of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Creates a classroom where children feel safe, challenged, supported and excited to learn.
• Is reflective and keen to develop their own practice.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the classroom every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and purposeful lessons that children remember.
• Support pupils to become curious, confident and independent learners.
• Foster high expectations and positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school life.

Skills

Passion for teaching

High expectations

Inspiring curiosity

Engaging lessons

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Building relationships

Safe classroom

Reflective practice

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Job description

Brent Knoll Primary School
Brent Street
Highbridge
TA9 4EQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover
0.8 FTE plus PPA timeFrom January 2027

Brent Knoll Primary School is looking for an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our team for a maternity cover from January 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who believes that great teaching can change children’s lives and who wants to work in a school where positive relationships, high expectations and a love of learning really matter.

We are looking for someone who will bring energy, creativity and ambition to Upper Key Stage 2 and who will make a genuine
difference to the children they teach.

We want our children to leave primary school believing that they can let their light shine.

The successful candidate will be a teacher who:

• Has a genuine pass ion for teaching and learning.
• Sets high expectations while making every child feel valued and successful.
• Can inspire children to become curious, confident and independent learners.
• Delivers engaging and purposeful lessons that children remember.
• Has excellent knowledge of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Creates a classroom where children feel safe, challenged, supported and excited to learn.
• Is reflective and keen to develop their own practice.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the classroom every day.

Why Brent Knoll?

We are proud to be a school where children and adults know that they belong. You will
also be a teacher within the Wessex Learning Trust, so a long-term future within a successful
group of schools is more than possible. At Brent Knoll you will be joining a very supportive
and committed team who work together to provide the very best opportunities for our
pupils. We value professional development, collaboration and new ideas, while recognising
that teaching should also be rewarding and enjoyable.

Our children are enthusiastic and full of potential. They deserve teachers who will challenge
them, encourage them and believe in them — and in return, they will give you plenty of
reasons to smile!

Head teacher – Mr Chris Burman

Key Information

• Position: Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher
• Hours: 0.8 plus PPA
• Contract: One-year maternity cover (dependent on current post-holder’s return)
• Start date: January 2027
• Salary: Main Pay Scale
• Closing date: Monday, October 12th 2026
• Interview date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Safeguarding

Brent Knoll Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful
applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS
check.