Brent Knoll Primary School
Brent Knoll Primary School
Brent Street
Highbridge
TA9 4EQ
Tel: 01278 760546
Email: office@brentknollprimaryschool.org.uk
Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher – Maternity Cover
0.8 FTE plus PPA timeFrom January 2027
Brent Knoll Primary School is looking for an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our team for a maternity cover from January 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who believes that great teaching can change children’s lives and who wants to work in a school where positive relationships, high expectations and a love of learning really matter.
We are looking for someone who will bring energy, creativity and ambition to Upper Key Stage 2 and who will make a genuine
difference to the children they teach.
We want our children to leave primary school believing that they can let their light shine.
The successful candidate will be a teacher who:
– Has a genuine pass ion for teaching and learning.
– Sets high expectations while making every child feel valued and successful.
– Can inspire children to become curious, confident and independent learners.
– Delivers engaging and purposeful lessons that children remember.
– Has excellent knowledge of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum.
– Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
– Creates a classroom where children feel safe, challenged, supported and excited to learn.
– Is reflective and keen to develop their own practice.
– Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the wider life of the school.
– Brings enthusiasm and a positive attitude to the classroom every day.
Why Brent Knoll?
We are proud to be a school where children and adults know that they belong. You will also be a teacher within the Wessex Learning Trust, so a long-term future within a successful group of schools is more than possible. At Brent Knoll you will be joining a very supportive
and committed team who work together to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils. We value professional development, collaboration and new ideas, while recognising that teaching should also be rewarding and enjoyable.
Our children are enthusiastic and full of potential. They deserve teachers who will challenge them, encourage them and believe in them — and in return, they will give you plenty of reasons to smile!
Could Brent Knoll be your next school?
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a teacher earlier in your career who is ready to take the next step, we would love to hear from you. Come and see us.
We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit the school, meet our team and experience Brent Knoll Primary School for yourself.
To arrange a visit or to find out more about the position, please contact the school office.
To download a copy of the Job Description please click on the link below
Brent Knoll Teacher JD 2026
Application forms are available from the school or the Wessex Learning Trust.
Applications need to be accompanied by a letter outlining your recent career and why you would like to
work at Brent Knoll Primary.
Head teacher – Mr Chris Burman
Key Information
Position: Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher
Hours: 0.8 plus PPA
Contract: One-year maternity cover (dependent on current post-holder’s return)
Start date: January 2027
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Closing date: Monday, October 12th 2026
Interview date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
Safeguarding
Brent Knoll Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS
check.
To apply for this job email your details to office@brentknollprimaryschool.org.uk.
