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Weare Academy First School · Axbridge · Somerset

Job description

Weare Academy CofE First School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and experienced teacher to join our team on a one-year fixed-term maternity cover contract. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic practitioner with a genuine passion for helping children thrive and the ability to make a strong contribution to teaching and learning across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, ambitious team and take an active role in the wider life of our school. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to subject leadership during the period of maternity cover.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • The ability to deliver consistently high-quality teaching
  • High expectations for pupils’ learning, behaviour and personal development
  • Strong organisation and excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • A creative, enthusiastic and reflective approach to classroom practice
  • Experience of, or confidence in, contributing to subject leadership across the school

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About this school

Weare Academy First School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–9

Good
Pupils
151
Avg teacher salary
£42,876
Pupil:teacher ratio
32.1:1
Academy trust
WESSEX LEARNING 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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Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2JS

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Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
22 October 2026
Closing date
9 November 2026

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