Class Teachers

Location: Callicroft Primary Academy

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1x FTE Maternity Cover – could be in any year group. 1.9.26 – 2.7.27

1x 0.4FTE Maternity Cover – must be able to work on Monday and Tuesday and likely to be in Y1. 1.9.26 – 2.7.27

Contract type: Full Time and Part Time, Fixed Term to cover Maternity

Pay Scale: MPS1 (£32,916) to UPS6 (£51,084) FTE per annum

Are you ready to be part of a supportive and highly engaged team? Due to two of our wonderful colleagues expecting to grow their own families, we have fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated and welcoming team at Callicroft Primary Academy.

Callicroft Primary Academy is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of its community, where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, nurturing ethos and our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. Our staff work closely together to create an engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and enables every child to thrive academically and personally. We value strong relationships with families and believe partnership is key to supporting pupils to achieve their very best.

What the school is looking for

We are seeking someone who is:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner

• Highly organised and able to manage their role effectively

• A strong team player who brings fresh ideas and new perspectives

• Passionate about making a positive difference to the children and families in our community

• Keen to progress their career and embrace development and leadership opportunities

What our children are looking for

Our children would like someone who:

• Is a great teacher who makes learning fun and enjoyable

• Knows how to have fun and make us feel happy

• Cares about us and understands our needs

• Loves telling stories and sharing exciting learning

• Will nurture and support us so we can reach our full potential

The successful candidate will be employed by the Olympus Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking and supportive trust committed to developing exceptional schools and staff. Olympus offers a strong focus on professional development, collaboration and career progression, enabling colleagues to learn from one another across a network of schools. Staff benefit from shared expertise, high-quality training opportunities and the support of a trust that values wellbeing, ambition and continuous improvement.

Further information about the school can be found in the attached recruitment pack and on our website.

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. We warmly welcome visits to the school and have set aside the following times for tours:

• 9th June 2026 at 4.00pm

• 11th June 2026 at 4.30pm

To book onto a tour, please email the school directly (contact details can be found in the attached recruitment pack). We look forward to hearing from you and how you could be part of our story moving forward.

Please specify within your application if you are looking for full time, part time or both.

Our Philosophy as an Employer

Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.

We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.

We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.

We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Flexible and Family Friendly policies

• Annual pay progression opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates

• Free onsite parking

• Coaching/Counselling services

• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 17th June 2026 at midday (12pm)

Date of Interviews: 23rd June 2026

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.

The Olympus Academy Trust – Callicroft Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.

We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.

We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.