Class Teacher at Bowerhill Primary School in Melksham

About this Role

Pleasenote that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitablecandidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early applicationis encouraged.

The role: Class Teacher

The contract: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover Full Time

Salary: MPS 1-6

Start Date: January 2027

VacancyDetails

Bowerhill Primary School has an amazing permanent, full-time teaching position available - a rare and highly sought-after opportunity to secure long-term stability, career growth, and make a lasting contribution to the development and success of our children

Bowerhill Primary School is a vibrant and friendly school, providing education for pupilsaged 4 to 11. Located in Melksham, our school holds a special place within theheart of our Wiltshire community. Our motto is "Experience Success - BuildAspiration". We aim to inspire children to aim high, and we are certainthat, through our exciting curriculum, we give children enjoyable opportunitiesto gain the skills they need to achieve success in life. In our most recentOfsted inspection (July 2024), the school was rated "GOOD", with"Outstanding" in personal development. -a testament to thededication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Wecouldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an inspirational Class Teacher to join us.

AllAbout You

• A proactive team-player, committed tocollaborative working and school improvement.
• An inspirational, creative andself-motivated practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
• Committed to their own professionaldevelopment journey.
• Skilled in planning and deliveringexciting and engaging lessons.

WhyWork for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive schoolwith strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking teamdedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager tolearn.
• We have a supportive leadership team andwider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federationmulti-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, sharedresources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

TheWhite Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and SouthEast England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that iswhy you will find a wide range of professional development opportunitiesavailable to you when you join us.

TheAdvantages of joining our Federation

In addition, ouremployees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save moneyon holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave andService

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and BarringService before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will besought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness andrecognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value thecontributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we arecommitted to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of thecommunities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyoneshould be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality,Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from allbackgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protectedcharacteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.