Job description
Teacher
West Monkton C of E Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks to appoint a teacher on a Maternity Cover basis to start during the Autumn Term of 2026.
Overview of the role
We are seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching staff for a Maternity cover placement. 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
While this role is primarily a classroom teacher position, we are always committed to supporting career progression. There may be opportunities for involvement in leadership development activities during the contract period, subject to the schools needs and candidate interest.
Temporary position, FTE 1.0 Maternity Cover Contract for upto 1 year
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - dependent on experience
Application details below
Applications close: 3rd July 2026
Interviews: W/C 6th July 2026
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
West Monkton Church of England School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 413
- Avg teacher salary
- £41,859
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.8:1
- Academy trust
- THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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, TA2 8FT
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- Salary
- Main/Upper pay Scale - Dependent on Experience
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 4 June 2026
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
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