Job Description

Actual Salary

Qualified Teacher's Pay Scale

Contractual hours

32.43

Basis

Full Time - All Year Round

Package

Generous local government pension scheme
Employee Rewards scheme, High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

Job category/type

Teaching

Date posted

23/09/2025

Job reference

REQ000379

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Qualified Teacher's Pay Scale

Full time, 1 year fixed-term contract

Hamp Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team on a full-time, fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting families, strengthening relationships, and helping children thrive in their learning and development.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our team and teach Year 4 pupils. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, fostering a positive learning environment, and supporting the development and progress of every child.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum Assess, record, and report on pupil progress Create a positive, caring classroom ethos Maintain an attractive and ordered learning environment Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies Supervise Teaching Assistants and collaborate with colleagues Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils Participate in performance management and professional development

What we offer:

Generous local government pension scheme Employee Rewards scheme, High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 5th October 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don't feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).