Job Title: Class Teacher (two opportunities – EYFS and Year 3
Full Time Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6)
Contract Type: Fixed term (maternity cover)
Contract Length: Fixed until April 2027 or the return of the current post holder
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Additional role info: We have two class teacher roles available. The EYFS role requires experience with this age group. Please state your preferred position in your application
Provisional Start Date: 27 April 2026
Your opportunity to work within an Outstanding one form entry Primary Academy:
We are looking for a committed individual who wants to make an active contribution to the development of Frome Vale Academy. You will be used to planning and consistently delivering high quality lessons, will have experience in delivering all areas of the curriculum with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. We look for professionals who have excellent class management skills and have high expectations of work and behaviour.
You must be:
• Committed to being part of a high performing school that has high expectations.
• Committed to improving the life chances of pupils.
• Committed to own self development and resilient to the challenges of working in a single form entry school.
• Committed to seeing feedback as a gift and strive to be better every day.
• Committed to the wider success of the school and community.
• Committed to lead a subject (and potentially be part of SLT).
• Experience of, or willingness to embrace working in a single form entry school is essential.
About you:
You will be:
• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Frome Vale Academy:
Frome Vale Academy is a dynamic, vibrant school in the heart of its local community within Downend, Bristol. We are a single form entry school, with a maximum of 30 children per year group, and we are proud of our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
The school is set within beautiful grounds of approximately nine acres, which are used extensively for outside learning and play. At Frome Vale, our children are encouraged and guided to achieve their full potential within a safe and engaging environment.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 29 January 2026 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 30 January 2026
• Interviews: 6 February 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with these roles.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.