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Primary Teacher Upper Key Stage 2

Bridgwater College Academy, Bridgwater, South West

MPS/UPS – not suitable for ECTs

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About the job

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have successfully completed their statutory induction period. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to support ECT induction for this post.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong track record of effective classroom practice within the primary phase.
  • Experience of teaching within Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 2, with a secure understanding of age-related expectations and progression.
  • High expectations for all pupils, both academically and behaviourally.
  • A strong understanding of adaptive teaching strategies and inclusive practice, including supporting pupils with SEND to access a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • The ability to use assessment effectively to inform planning, identify next steps and secure strong pupil outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
  • A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and successful.
  • Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting the academy's vision that Every Child Achieves.
  • An understanding of the importance of supporting pupils through the transition from Key Stage 2 into secondary.

About Bridgwater College Academy

Type of school
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through, with nursery classes
Ages
3 to 16
Pupils
1,561 (room for 1,880)
Free school meals
36.1% of pupils
SEN provision
Resourced provision
Local authority
Somerset
Address
Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4QY

Ofsted report card, inspected 10 March 2026

Safeguarding standards
Met
Inclusion
Urgent improvement
Curriculum and teaching
Urgent improvement
Achievement
Urgent improvement
Attendance and behaviour
Urgent improvement
Personal development and wellbeing
Needs attention
Early years
Needs attention
Leadership and governance
Urgent improvement

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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