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Class Teacher

Employer
The Oak Partnership Trust
Location
Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS/UPS - Dependent on experience
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
8th May 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1541935
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates
Job Reference
WM - 005
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates
  • Job ID: 1541935

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity and would you like to be part of a growing Trust? The Oak Partnership Trust is now looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher‌ to join their friendly and motivated team.

Overview of the role

We are seeking an excellent educator to join our mainstream teaching staff. You’ll be an experienced primary teacher or an enthusiastic ECT.

Thanks to the size of The Trust and its supportive, forward‑thinking nature, we are able to invest in our people and offer meaningful opportunities for growth. Due to our drive to nurture talent across all phases and schools, this role could be delivering our Early Years Curriculum based in Key Stage One, or Key Stage Two in any of our settings. We anticipate multiple positions may be available, and final phase allocations and schools will be confirmed at interview.

Visits are strongly encouraged and will be undertaken at West Monkton Primary School. Please contact HR to arrange a suitable date and time.

Key requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
  • Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
  • Solid knowledge of the relevant curriculums
  • The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills

Why join us?

At The Oak Partnership Trust we significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our students, please apply using the link below.

Permanent position, FTE 1.0.

Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale - dependent on experience

Application details below:

Closing Date - Friday 8th May

Shortlisting - Monday 11th May

Interview date - Monday 18th May

Further Important Information

All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

Safeguarding Statement

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Safeguarding Statement:

The Oak Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our recruitment and selection processes are particularly rigorous in relation to child protection. You should be aware that aspects of the assessment process and interview will explore your motivation and suitability to work with children.  All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and rigorous pre-employment checks. All applications must be on the correct application form. 

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and background checks 

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