Class Teacher (one year fixed term)
0.8 FTE-26 hours/week
Main Pay Scale (M1 to M6 £32,916 - £45,352)
We are seeking an inspirational, caring and committed teacher to join our creative and happy team at Freshford Church School. We are a small, mixed age primary school in the popular village of Freshford inviting applications from teachers, including ECTs, who:
• put children at the heart of all that they do
• value innovation, inclusion and joy in meaningful learning
• would want to play an active part in our successful team
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• bring creative energy and fresh ideas to build inspiring opportunities which encourage all our children to flourish
• are proactive, reflective and committed to continuous growth
• actively safeguard children and have high expectations of behaviour
Our curious, questioning and ambitious children would like a teacher who:
• “brings everyone’s spirits up”
• “is thoughtful, honest and encouraging”
• “listens to them”
At Freshford, our dedicated staff are collaborative, reflective and always striving to discover the best ways to support every child in our care. We’re proud to offer:
• a culture rooted in collaboration, support and evidence-informed practice.
• a rich, engaging and culture where everyone feels they belong and we all play our part so that our children are free to explore, enjoy learning and grow confident in who they are, ready to take that with them into the wider world.
• A bespoke Big Question curriculum designed so that children learn deeply, widely and creatively through the connected thinking on their journey through our school.
• Innovative, whole-school opportunities that bring our Big Question learning to life. including a museum take-over, Shakespeare performances, off-site outdoor learning that is integrated in the Big Questions learning
• an embedded collaborative model for on-going, high-impact CPD
If you’re a forward-thinking teacher who wants to grow in a supportive and ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you. For a more detailed conversation and visit to our school before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to arrange a visit.
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Sunday 10th May
Interview date: week commencing Monday 18th May
This post will commence: September 2nd 2026
Freshford Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.