Job overview

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE. The start date for this role is 01 September 2026. Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place on 21 May 2026.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Class Teacher. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

The role of Class Teacher involves planning and delivering well-structured lessons in line with the school curriculum, while adapting teaching to meet the diverse needs of all pupils and ensuring high standards of achievement. Teachers are responsible for assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment, and maintaining effective behaviour management alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing. The role includes working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external professionals, as well as managing Teaching Assistants to support high-quality classroom practice. Class Teachers build positive relationships with parents and carers, communicating regularly to support pupils' development and outcomes. They are expected to contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment opportunities, curriculum development and promoting inclusion, equality and the school's values. In addition, the role requires maintaining high professional standards, engaging fully in professional development and appraisal processes, and upholding the ethos and policies of the school at all times. Teachers are also responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, ensuring a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for every learner.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidance, and all interviews-regardless of role-will include questions relating to safeguarding. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on our website and complies with the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be considered.

Attached documents

• Candidate Briefing Pack.pdf (1.3MB)
• Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (264.64KB)

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is located at Hazel Grove, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0JG, United Kingdom. We are the largest primary school in Trowbridge and one of the biggest in Wiltshire.

Our Vision We place learning at the heart of all our activities. Everyone is a learner and we encourage an ethos of openness, enquiry and learning together. We have a wealth of talent among our large staff, who are encouraged to develop their skills further and they are key to making learning fun.