Class Teacher

Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy is a one-form entry school, part of an Academy Trust that also has schools in Bristol, Bath, Weston Super Mare , Swindon. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic ECT to teach  Year 2 on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave from 1st September 2026. 

•  Can you actively support our Educate Together ethos and prove you are already living it?  
•  Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate and explore new ideas? 
•  Can you demonstrate that you can enable children to make very good progress and achieve high standards, while delivering a broad and balanced curriculum? 
•  Do you believe that education can be optimistic and fun to work in and you should be able to change things? 
•  Are you flexible, keen to lend a hand and enthusiastic about opportunities? 

If ethical education is vital to you, this is an exciting opportunity to join Educate Together. 

Our schools operate under the following principles:

 Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected.

  Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education

 Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education.

 Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve.

Our ideal teacher will: 

•  Be eager to join the Educate Together Academy Trust that has a proven model and track record in teacher support, encouragement and development  
•  Understand fully the importance of working closely with families from a diverse background 
•  Be familiar with a school culture led by a strong ethos and distinct values 

Please apply by 9am on 25th March 2026.  Interviews will be held on 1st April.