Overview
Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: MPS
Hours of work: 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Westwood with Iford Primary School for further information.
A bit about us:
Winsley Church of England Primary is a vibrant and exciting place to learn and work, situated at the heart of the community in Winsley Village. The foundation of our learning is based on the core values of Wisdom, Kindness and Courage, providing an environment where everyone in our community can thrive. We are proud to be members of The Palladian Multi-Academy Trust and therefore able to benefit from being part of a larger network for our children to interact with others from different schools and for our colleagues to have access to high quality professional development.
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and creative Key Stage Two Class Teacher to cover maternity leave on a full time (32.5 hours per week), temporary contract, paid within the Teachers Main Scale to start at the beginning of June 2026.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about creating engaging and memorable learning opportunities within a rich and inspiring curriculum.
- Believe deeply that every child can succeed, flourish, and achieve.
- Be a confident and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations and a reflective approach to teaching.
- Can communicate clearly and build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
- Bringing enthusiasm, creativity, proactivity and care to their practice.
- Supportive of the Christian ethos of our school.
In return, we offer:
- An inclusive and supportive school ethos.
- Strong professional development opportunities to support your growth.
- A warm and engaged school community, with a comprehensive induction programme.
If you are excited about joining a forward-thinking school that values creativity, collaboration, and high expectations, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply:
Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process.
Please telephone the school office on 01225 863365 or emailing WPSadmin@PalladianAcademyTrust.com to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Please go to the vacancy details that are available on our website, where you will find a job description and this is also where you can submit your application.
Please return your application through the Palladian website https://www.palladianacademytrust.com/
Then go to “work with us”, then click on Vacancies
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 4 May 2026
Interviews: Monday 11 May 2026
Commencement date: June 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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