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Class Teacher - MAT cover

Blackbrook Primary School · Taunton · Somerset

Job description

Teacher vacancy - MAT Cover for up to 1 year

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks to appoint a teacher on a Maternity Cover basis to start in the 2027 Spring term.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching staff for a Maternity cover placement ideally experienced in EYFS. 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

Fixed Term position, FTE 0.8 Maternity Cover Contract for up to 1 year (with the possibility of increasing to FTE 1.0)

Teacher Main Pay Scale 

Application details below

Applications close: 15th November 2026

Interviews: As soon as possible

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 and interviews 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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Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Blackbrook Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11

Not rated
Pupils
225
Avg teacher salary
£46,971
Pupil:teacher ratio
23.9:1
Academy trust
THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2RA

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Salary
Teacher Main Pay Scale
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 October 2026
Closing date
15 November 2026

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