🍎📚 Join our Team as a full-time (1 FTE) Classroom Teacher at Mangotsfield CE Primary School! 📚🍎
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: Teachers Main Pay Scale 1-5
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract for 1 year until 31st August 2026 to cover a period of sabbatical leave
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 26th March 2025 (12 noon)
Interviews are scheduled to take place: Thursday 3rd April 2025
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a KS1 class teacher to cover a yearlong sabbatical for one of our existing members of staff. The successful candidate will provide high-quality teaching in line with our whole-school curriculum to enable strong outcomes for our learners.
If you would like to embark on the next stage of your career in a forward-thinking, dynamic setting where opportunities to develop your chosen professional pathway are supported and actively encouraged, then this is the post for you. 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
Mangotsfield CofE Primary School is proud to be part of The Leaf Trust, a family of 14 schools dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments. As a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South-West, we prioritise educational excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
Our vision, "Preparing for a positive future, achieved through faith," guides everything we do. With 21 classes and 630 children, we foster an inclusive and welcoming school culture rooted in our core Christian values. Our strong partnership with St. James Church and the Bristol Diocese strengthens our ethos, providing meaningful opportunities for reflection, community engagement, and personal growth.
Our evidence-informed teaching approach ensures a broad and enriching curriculum that inspires curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually—so that every pupil flourishes. Our values of respect, kindness, and responsibility are at the heart of our school community.
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 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise staff wellbeing with annual surveys, Wellbeing Committees, a dedicated staff wellbeing day, and a focus on maintaining 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.
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit, contact details are provided in the candidate information pack. We also invite you to browse our respective websites for more information about our School and Trust:
📝 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 a Leaf 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.