Class Teacher
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with possible extension after staffing review
Salary: Teacher Main Scale £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Start Date: 01 January 2026
The Role
Fishponds CE Primary School are looking for an inspiring Teacher to join our happy and successful school and to teach in a Year 5 class.
We can offer you a host of fantastic experiences and opportunities at our school, as well as access to incredible CPD programme. Best of all, this post offers an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference.
We also offer:
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our School
Fishponds is a large, exciting, multicultural and multi-faith Church of England Primary School community in the city of Bristol. Our values and ethos are based on love and our close-knit team really do go the extra mile to engage our children in the exciting opportunities on offer at Fishponds. In March 2022, we received a ‘Good’ grading in all areas from Ofsted. We have developed a curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children and provide an inclusive environment for all.
Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 02 December 2025 at 9am
Interview Date: 08 December 2025 AM or 09 December 2025 PM
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.