Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Thomas a Becket C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and highly motivated Class Teacher to join their team. As a member of staff within EQUA Mead Learning Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that follow the school curriculum and meet the needs of all learners.
• Create high-quality learning resources and accurately assess pupil progress, using assessment information to support achievement and development.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs, including those of pupils with SEND, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and academic success.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that promotes children's self-esteem, independence, and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including school improvement initiatives and professional development.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, maintaining effective behaviour management and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Uphold the Trust’s values, policies, and standards of professional conduct.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (essential).
• Evidence of recent training and experience in whole school leadership and management (desirable).

About the role

The working hours for this role are 0.8 FTE (full-time equivalent), equating to approximately 32 hours per week over 52.143 weeks per year. The start date for this role is 02 November 2026. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract focused on Key Stage 2.

Pay

£32,916 - £51,048 per annum pro rata (£26,332 - £40,838 per annum actual salary for 0.8 FTE).

About Us

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire, dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. The Trust is committed to improving the life chances of the pupils it educates, ensuring Every Child, Every Chance of success. Currently educating almost 6,000 pupils across 22 schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form), the Trust fosters collaboration among its schools while retaining each school’s distinctive character.

St Thomas a Becket C of E Aided Primary School is part of this family of schools, which prioritizes high-quality teaching, strong nurturing support, and inclusivity. The Trust aims to meet the individual needs of every child, providing resources and staff to create a wonderfully creative learning environment. Children in these schools are happy, safe, and motivated to reach their full potential, equipped with resilience, independence, and strong communication skills.

Safeguarding

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required before appointment. The Trust follows safer recruitment practices, including safeguarding questions during interviews. By applying, you acknowledge that the Trust may review publicly available information, including social media, as part of the shortlisting process.

For further details, please refer to the attached Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.