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Class Teacher (MAT Cover)

Employer
Ruishton Church of England Primary School
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Main/Upper pay Scale - Dependent on Experience
Start Date
20th April 2026
Expires
21st January 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Temporary
Job ID
1523581
Start Date
20th April 2026
  • Contract Type :Temporary
  • Contract Length: Maternity cover up to 1 year
  • Job ID: 1523581

Teacher

Ruishton Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks to appoint a teacher on a Maternity Cover basis. 

Overview of the role

We are seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching staff for a Maternity cover placement. You’ll be an experienced Primary teacher delivering the foundation phase curriculum whilst planning, preparing and teaching lessons; an understanding of classroom management, curriculum knowledge and delivery of feedback is key.

Key requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
  • Solid knowledge of the foundation phase in line with the relevant curriculum
  • The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills

While this role is primarily a classroom teacher position, we are always committed to supporting career progression. There may be opportunities for involvement in leadership development activities during the contract period, subject to the schools needs and candidate interest.

Temporary position, FTE 1.0.

Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - dependent on experience

Application details below

Applications close: 1st February 2026

Shortlisting: W/C 2nd February 2026

Interviews: W/C 9th February 2026

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.

Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Ruishton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Ruishton Church of England Primary School

Ruishton Church of England Primary School

Part of The Oak Partnership Trust

The Oak Partnership Trust