Class Teacher

Class Teacher Required

• Fixed Term of up to 1 year to cover a secondment
• Up to 0.8 FTE/26 hours per week
• Main Pay Scale, M1 - M6, £31,650 - 43,607 FTE, pro rata

What we are looking for

We are seeking two inspirational, caring and committed teachers 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”

What we offer

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 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 to 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 out 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 contact the school office. 

Salary, hours and pay scale

• Up to 0.8 FTE/26 hours per week
• Main Pay Scale, M1 - M6, £31,650 - 43,607 FTE, pro rata
• Please note actual salary will be pro-rata and based on agreed hours/FTE

Deadline and how to apply

Application forms should be accompanied by a full letter of application

Closing date: Thursday 15th May

Interview date: week commencing Monday 19th May

These roles will commence: September 2nd 2025