Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a full – time Class Teacher, on a maternity cover based at Corsham Primary School (Broadwood site).

Salary:

M1-M5, £31,650 - £40,439 per annum depending on experience

Start date: 23rd February 2025

End date: This appointment is fixed-term and is likely to last approximately 12 months

Our school

Corsham Primary School is located in the picturesque Wiltshire market town of Corsham, near Bath, and is arranged over two sites located at either side of the town. Pound Pill site offers 14 classes and the Broadwood site houses 9 classes, both supporting children from Reception to Year 6. At Corsham Primary, we believe that All children matter and have the right to the very best, in order to fulfil their potential. Our happy Corsham Primary family prides itself on having high expectations for learning and behaviour, enabling everyone to enjoy learning and succeed. Our school values of 'Caring, Positive and Stimulating', underpin our ethos, alongside a broad and balanced enquiry-led curriculum which challenges children to be curious. Corsham Primary was one of the original founding schools to create Pickwick Multi Academy Trust in August 2017 and strongly believes in a collaborative approach to learning that encourages the sharing of best practice to enhance the education and outcomes of all the children in our Trust.

Role overview

Corsham Primary School would like to recruit an enthusiastic and high-quality teacher with vision and creativity, who enjoys working within a dynamic and committed staff. We believe that children only get one chance to experience childhood, and that they have an absolute right to the highest quality of education.

The role will be class based.

The children, staff and governors welcome applications from prospective candidates who:

· Are passionate about children's learning (and learning outside the classroom)

· Are energetic, warm and caring

· Combine a focus on raising standards whilst promoting pupil and staff well-being

· Have high expectations of all children's progress and behaviour

· Are able to lead a subject across the school

· Have a positive and inclusive attitude

· Can use technology to support learning

· Are committed to working in partnership with parents to support the learning of all pupils

· Are flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork

· Have great organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

· Are keen to share and develop professionally as an outstanding, skilled teacher who demonstrates a potential for future leadership

· Have an active life outside school and are prepared to share their interests with our pupils

What we offer:

· Generous contributory pension provision

· Family friendly policies

· Commitment to flexible working

· Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

· Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

· Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

· A People Strategy setting out the Trust's commitments and initiatives to support staff

· A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

· Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

· Free annual flu jab

· Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)

· Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

· Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

· Cycle scheme

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Parker (Headteacher at our Broadwood site) at - would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged so you can get a flavour of our fabulous school Please contact Miss Jess Blake at - , if you would like to arrange a visit.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply

Please go to the vacancy section on our website (This is shown under "News & Events, Vacancies) or alternatively use the following link

Closing date: 12.00noon on Friday 21st November 2025

Interview date: w/c 24th November 2025

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust's vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £31,650.00-£40,439.00 per year

Work Location: In person