Class Teacher
Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Full Time
Pay Scale – MPS 3-6
£37,101- £45,352 FTE
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our unique village school community on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from Term 2 onwards for Academic Year 2026-27.
Swainswick Church School is a small rural primary school with mixed-age classes, strong relationships and a genuine family feel. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality teaching across a range of ages and abilities, adapting learning to meet individual needs and helping every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. They will enjoy working collaboratively within a small team, building strong partnerships with families and contributing to the wider life of the school.
We are looking for someone who is:
• An enthusiastic, inspirational and reflective teacher who has high expectations for every child and a commitment to their own professional growth.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community.
• Skilled in recognising and responding to the diverse learning needs of pupils, ensuring all children can thrive and achieve success.
In return, Swainswick Church School can offer:
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our children through our nurturing and ambitious approach to education.
• Happy, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and embody our school values every day.
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to providing the very best for our children.
• A welcoming village school community with a strong Christian ethos at its heart.
Candidates are invited to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher. If you would like to arrange this, please book by contacting the school office.
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust 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. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date:7th September 2026
Interview date: week beginning 14th September 2026
Swainswick CofE 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.