Year 5/6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Bradford Abbas, is seeking a Year 5/6 Class Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The post is full-time and paid on the Main Teachers' Pay Scales M1–M6.

The role supports pupils through a crucial educational stage, with a focus on high-quality teaching and strong community relationships. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team within SAST, contributing to school improvement and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5/6 and support pupils through a key stage of their education.
• Inspire pupils to achieve their best, develop independence and resilience, and prepare them for the next learning steps.
• Deliver creative, engaging lessons and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Job description

Salary: Main Teachers' Pay Scales M1-M6

Contract: Fixed-Term to cover a period of Maternity Leave, Full-Time

We are looking for a dedicated and creative Year 5/6 Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a real difference, building positive relationships and creating a classroom where children feel confident, challenged and excited to learn.

As Year 5/6 teacher, you will play a key role in supporting pupils through an important stage of their education. You will inspire them to achieve their best, develop their independence and resilience, and prepare them for the next chapter of their learning journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher with high expectations of all pupils.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Builds strong and trusting relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is passionate about helping every child achieve their potential.
• Delivers creative, purposeful and engaging lessons.
• Has excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
• Encourages pupils to become confident, independent and resilient learners.
• Is reflective, organised and adaptable.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive and committed team.
• Wants to contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We can provide you:

• A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career
• Values and experience of high-quality education
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school’s further improvement
• Support, training, and leadership development
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust

We would strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. Please contact Shona Patterson, School Administrator via email on [e-mail] or by phone [phone] to arrange a visit.

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SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.