Primary Class Teacher
Closing in 12 days (23 September 2026 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale - Main Pay points M3-M6
Employer: Spaxton CE Primary School
Location: Spaxton, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 1BS
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 23 September 2026 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- With ability to teach across all year groups (EYFS/KS1 & KS2)
- Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
- Part-time: 2 days 0.46FTE (14.97 directed time hours including PPA)
- Hours: Thursday in mixed KS2 class and Friday in mixed EYFS/KS1
- Teachers Pay Scale – Main Pay points M3-M6
(this particular role is not suitable for newly qualified practitioners (ECTs)
Are you a talented and inspirational Primary Teacher with high aspirations and expectations of children and is enthusiastic about promoting a vibrant curriculum for mixed year groups?
We are a small, friendly and welcoming rural school nestled in the foothills of the Quantocks, near Bridgwater in Somerset. Our school is built on a strong commitment to both academic excellence and the personal development of every child. Guided by our six core values of protect, trust, hope, perseverance, courage and respect, we foster a caring environment where children are encouraged to thrive, achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Candidates will have the ability to teach students across EYFS/KS1 up to KS2, and be confident in all forms of the relevant assessments including Key Stage 2 SATS. You will be committed to developing the well-being and full potential of all children within a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, happy and excited to learn.
You will also possess the ability to liaise effectively with staff, parents/carers and other professionals, and also support and ensure continuity of educational provision for pupils with SEND.
What is in it for me?
Our delightful children are polite, enthusiastic and hardworking and we have a welcoming family atmosphere and caring ethos based on Church School Values and our Vision “Together we flourish and achieve”. We are also a well-resourced school with plenty of hands-on learning in our beautiful rural setting. Working in a team of many adults is essential in order to successfully deliver across the year groups in one class so being able to lead, direct and communicate with support staff is a must.
We offer a nurturing and inclusive environment for children and staff to flourish with a supportive community of staff, governors, parents and volunteers.
We can offer you membership of a highly inclusive learning community which promotes collaboration and a sense of pride and identity, as well as professional development through bespoke career planning.
DBS check
The advertised post is subject to a teaching and learning interview, an enhanced DBS check References, Right to Work in the UK, online searches and other pre-employment checks.
Supporting documents and information
Discussions with the Executive Headteacher or visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school via office@spaxton-qet.co.uk or 01278 671409 for an appointment.
Closing date for Applications: 9am on Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interview date: w/c 28 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we be able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
For application details and further information please visit the Trust website.
Email: QETrecruitment@quantockedtrust.co.uk
Address: Durleigh Road, Bridgwater, TA6 7HW
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.