Fixed Term, Full-time
KS2 Class Teacher Vacancy – (LSP–R821)
School: Backwell C of E Junior School
Church Lane
Backwell
Bristol
BS48 3JJ
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed Term
Salary: TMS 1 – 6 (£31,650- £43,607 fte)
Start Date: 1st September 2025 – 31st August 2026
Backwell C of E Junior school is strongly committed to the community it serves. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive team dedicated to ‘making a difference’ for each of our children.
We have a clear pedagogy and high expectations of all members of our school community. We seek to ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest quality and enable reflective practice and dialogue. It is a welcoming inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos. We are a 420 place Federation split over 2 sites with beautiful buildings set in lovely green surroundings. Both West Leigh Infants and Backwell Juniors are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership MAT.
The Role
We are currently reviewing our staffing structure and looking for an inspiring Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our happy and successful school on a fixed term, part-time basis.
Your experience, qualities and skills will include:
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Commitment to continually seek improvement
• Commitment to raising standards and achievement
• A passion for Primary Learning
• A strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• Supporting and embracing the Christian ethos of the school
We can offer you:
• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn
• A friendly and successful school
• A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors, parents, church and community
Visits to school
Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
Closing Date: Tuesday 13th June 2025 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.