Class Teacher

SHIREHAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Class Teacher Required

Full or Part Time – Permanent Contract

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1–M6) depending on experience

Shirehampton Primary School is seeking an excellent class teacher to join our friendly, ambitious and hardworking team. The year group taught will depend on the successful applicant’s experience, strengths and expertise.

Shirehampton Primary School is a thriving local authority maintained primary school at the heart of the community in North Bristol. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child can achieve their full potential through a broad, balanced and knowledge-rich curriculum.

This is an exciting time to join the school as we continue to strengthen teaching, curriculum and inclusion.

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves learning and is passionate about teaching

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with drive and ambition

• Sets and models high expectations in all areas of school life

• Has a strong understanding of how children learn

• Has a proven track record of securing strong pupil outcomes

• Relishes the challenge of working in a highly inclusive school

• Has a genuine interest in promoting the emotional health and wellbeing of pupils

• Is solution focused, reflective and resilient

• Works effectively as part of a team and has a good sense of humour

• Is committed to their own professional development

At Shirehampton Primary School we are proud to offer:

• A strong commitment to raising standards for all children

• A supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop and refine their practice

• A carefully sequenced curriculum supported by high quality schemes and resources

• Shared planning approaches and collaborative team working to support workload and wellbeing

• Creative, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning

• A supportive and ambitious school community

• Skilled support staff who work collaboratively with teachers

• A compassionate, friendly and collaborative staff team

• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth

Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcomed.

If you are someone who puts children at the heart of learning, embraces innovation and sees challenges as opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Michele Daniels, Office Manager, to arrange a visit to the school and meet with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place throughout the recruitment process. Interviews will be arranged shortly after suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Shirehampton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and a health check.