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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Blackbrook Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–11
- 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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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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