Class Teacher
Full Time and Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Pay Scale: MPS - £32,916 – £45,352
Bishop Road Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant community school with over 750 children on role.
We have a dedicated team all working together to give our children the best education possible. The school culture and curriculum is story-centred, with everybody building on the shared belief that narrative is the fundamental way that people make meaning and develop a sense of the world. There is a strong value and emphasis placed on reading and literature and a continued investment in high quality books. Our staff team is friendly and positive; colleagues benefit from a strong commitment to collaborative practice and professional development.
We are looking for teachers who:
• Want to make a real difference to children’s lives
• Share a commitment to high expectations and standards
• Will make a positive contribution to our school
We can offer:
• A friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
• Opportunities for exciting and creative teaching and CPD
• Children who enjoy learning and developing
If you feel we are what you are looking for to progress your teaching career in our exciting school, we would like to hear from you!
Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 @ 07.00am
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Job Reference CTP1 – 2026 (Please quote this number on your application form)
All appointments are subject to relevant checks including satisfactory completion of Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Safeguarding Statement
Bishop Road Primary School 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.
Bishop Road Primary School is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of our children and expect all staff to share in this commitment.
We refer you to our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on the school’s website.
This appointment will be subject to a safer recruitment process, including the need to disclose criminal records, an enhanced DBS check, provision of satisfactory references and medical check.
Equalities and Diversity Statement:
Bishop Road Primary is a welcoming and diverse school community where everyone is valued for their unique contributions to our shared school ethos and culture. The school is fully committed to continuing to foster and further develop this ethos of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for all.