Classroom Teacher

🍎📚 Join Our Team as a full-time Classroom Teacher at Blackhorse Primary School! 📚🍎

Start date: 1st September 2025

Salary: MPS 1-3 (£31,650 - £35,674 p.a.) 

Contract: Fixed Term until August 2026 to cover the substantive post-holder who will be taking a sabbatical

Hours: Full Time (1 FTE)

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 11th June 2025 (12 noon)

Interview Date: Wednesday 18th June 2025

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Key Stage 2 Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about Primary education and committed to making a difference. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of teaching English and Maths in Key Stage 2, as well as secure subject knowledge across the wider curriculum. They will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching that supports all pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a teacher who:

✅Demonstrates proven standards of excellent teaching within KS2

✅Has experience of planning for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment

✅Shows commitment and passion when working with pupils through aspirational target setting

✅Wants to build Champion Learners through; extensive opportunities, purposeful practice, expert tuition and instilling a belief in personal effort.

✅Can demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice

✅Provides an ambitious learning environment which meets every child’s needs

✅Has boundless enthusiasm and enjoys working as part of a team

✅Is willing to become involved in the life of the school.

✅A willingness to undertake further training and professional growth

Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.

Fluency Duty 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The Trust and School

Blackhorse Primary School is a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.

Blackhorse is a two-form entry primary school, known for:

• Being a successful and over-subscribed school with outstanding behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, and leadership (OFSTED, Feb 2018).
• South Gloucestershire’s only Resource Base for 22 autistic children and children with social, communication, and language difficulties.

At Blackhorse, we are extremely proud of our inclusive culture and dedicated staff team. We strive to embody our school values—Respect, Pride, Bravery, and Success—while building ‘Champion Learners’ through ‘Extensive Opportunity,’ ‘Expert Tuition,’ ‘Purposeful Practice,’ and ‘Personal Effort.’

 We can offer you:

• A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
• Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
• Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and the Trust.

School Visits

Visits are most welcome, if you would like to find out more about this vacancy and book in to visit our school then please contact the school office.

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

If this job isn't quite the perfect fit for you at the moment, why not set up a job alert for The Leaf Trust or the school via Eteach? This way, you'll stay updated on our latest opportunities as soon as they arise. We're always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our team. Whether it's now or in the future, seize the chance to be part of a supportive community where personal growth and success are celebrated through an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your next fulfilling chapter could be just around the corner!

The Leaf Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, suitability to work with children and young people will be assessed during the selection process. All appointments are subject to comprehensive vetting, including an enhanced DBS check, employment and reference checks, and an online search.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, as we strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.