Are you ready to join a fantastic team that sits at the heart of the Flax Bourton community?
At our school, we aim to enable all children to flourish and live life to the full through a great offer of academic and personal development.
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School is a one form entry school set within the North Somerset countryside. The school is approximately five miles from the city of Bristol and serves the villages of Flax Bourton and Barrow Gurney as well as the surrounding areas. We hold a strong sense of community here and partner with our families and the local church.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly skilled teacher on a Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave in our Reception Class.
The successful applicant will need to be able to show how they possess the skills and attributes to inspire pupils and ensure strong outcomes, continually improving their own practice in order to enable every child to be the best that they can be.
They will also need to work well as part of a team, especially as part of job share, and ensure the class get a quality first teaching throughout their week at our school.
Do you have…
• a proven record of strong classroom practice including the ability to critically reflect and evaluate your own teaching?
• high expectations for all children in your care?
• a commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of children?
• the ability to inspire, motivate and engage all children?
• a strong understanding of formative assessment and can use this to inform teaching?
• experience of being an excellent team player and role model for the whole school community?
What can you expect from us?
A strong, active community that brings together and values partnerships with families
A school community that is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible educational experience each and every day
An inclusive school committed to nurturing all pupils through the development of strong relationships
Supportive and reflective colleagues who are keen to learn and develop their own practice
A school committed to ongoing professional growth and development, looking to the future and exploring ‘what’s next?’
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover for Reception class job share. Main scale, 0.6 FTE. FTC dates: 01/09/2026 - 09/05/2027 (or earlier if the postholder returns to work)
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026.
Interview date is Wednesday 1st April 2026.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our school before application. Please note, this role would not be suitable for an ECT.
Tour dates are:
• Thursday 12th March 9.15am
• Monday 16th March 9.15am
• Thursday 26th March 2.15pm
Please email the school office to arrange a tour.