Classroom Teacher
Starting January 2027
Applications are invited from charismatic, enthusiastic and suitably qualified teachers for this exciting and rewarding post.
Hotwells Primary School is a vibrant, creative and community-focused school — small in size but bursting with warmth, curiosity and imagination. We are proud of our ambitious curriculum, our strengths in the Arts, and our rich local and global community of children and families. At Hotwells, we are truly ‘Small but Mighty’, supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team who are passionate about learning, growth and ongoing professional development.
Amplify Education is a newly formed multi-academy trust of 22 schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, created through the thoughtful and planned merger of TiLA and CST. A bold voice for Bristol, we build belief in every young person, expand opportunities, nurture potential and strengthen citizenship. If you’re looking for a Trust that is ambitious, reflective and collaborative, Amplify Education could be the perfect place for you.
Candidates must share the vision for Hotwells Primary School as a thriving and vibrant school, which has high expectations for all. We want all staff to make a positive impact on the lives and experiences of the children, parents and carers of the community.
The Head Teacher wishes to appoint:
- An individual who shares the vision for Hotwells Primary School: developing children who are ambitious, creative, local and global citizens.
- An outstanding teacher with an excellent understanding of Primary education.
- An individual with experience of teaching in Primary, either in your current role or in your teaching practice.
- An outstanding and inspirational teacher who is committed to providing high quality learning and experiences for all children.
- A creative teacher who is experienced in curriculum innovation and development.
- A teacher who appreciates the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum.
- An ambitious teacher who is committed to professional development.
- An individual who has the enthusiasm to lead a curriculum area across the school.
- Somebody with a good sense of humour and who thrives when working as part of a team.
We can offer you:
- Continuing Professional and Leadership development
- Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
- Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
- Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
- All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
How to apply:
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. If you are excited about this role and can demonstrate many but not all of the requirements on the job description and/or person specification, we would encourage you to apply as you may just be the person we are looking for.
Visits to the school will take place on Wednesday, 4th November at 4:00pm and Friday, 6th November at 4:00pm. If you are unable to attend either of these dates, please do get in touch to discuss possible alternative times to visit or to arrange a phonecall.
Salary: MPS
Application Deadline: Applications should be received as soon as possible and by 9:00am on Monday, 9th November 2026 at the latest.
Online interviews held on Tuesday, 10th November.
Teaching interviews held on Thursday, 12th November.
Please note that all posts at the School are subject to initial and periodic checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service as the school takes every measure possible to ensure the safeguarding of its students.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.