Primary Teacher

We are seeking a flexible, motivated, and dedicated Primary Cover Teacher to join our Primary Phase team at Bridgwater College Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across our school, supporting pupils from EYFS to Year 6, and contributing to the continued success of our thriving academy.

Primary Cover Teacher

Part-time (0.8) FTC until 31st August 2026

Scale: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale

Required from: January 2026 or sooner if possible

As a Primary Cover Teacher, you will work across the primary phase to deliver engaging lessons, maintain continuity of learning, and ensure a positive classroom environment whenever regular class teachers are absent. You will have the opportunity to teach a range of subjects and age groups, gaining a broad experience of our curriculum and contributing to pupils academic and personal development.

This role requires a teacher with strong classroom management skills, adaptability, and a commitment to upholding the high expectations and values of Bridgwater College Academy. You will work closely with our teaching teams and leaders to provide consistency, support curriculum delivery, and help ensure that every child achieves their full potential.

If you are passionate about teaching, thrive on variety, and enjoy being part of a supportive and dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Who We re Looking For

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching across the primary age range (EYFS to Year 6).
• A secure understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practice.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different classes and year groups, maintaining high standards of teaching and behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A flexible and proactive approach, ensuring a smooth and consistent learning experience for all pupils.
• A commitment to inclusive education, high expectations, and the vision that Every Child Achieves.

Why Join Us?

At Bridgwater College Academy, you will become part of a committed, supportive, and ambitious leadership team within a values-driven Trust that puts pupils first. We are collaborative and inclusive, with a strong sense of purpose and a shared determination to raise aspirations for all.

Our employees also benefit from:

• Opportunities for professional development through our Trust-wide CPD programmes.
• A nurturing and innovative environment to develop your career.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• An Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a Staff Wellbeing Hub.

Informal discussions and visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact us to arrange.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 11:59pm

Interview date: Thursday 4th December

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.