🍎📚 Join our Team as a full-time Classroom Teacher at Wheatfield Primary School! (BS32) 📚🍎

Position: Class Teacher (1 FTE)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025 (9.00 am)

Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

The Role

Required from 1st September 2025, an experienced and inspiring class teacher to join our hard-working, dedicated staff team.  We are looking for a motivated and optimistic individual who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child. We welcome applications from candidates with a experience across the primary phase, so that we can ensure the best fit for the children of Wheatfield. Once interviews have taken place, we will be able to share which year group the post will be in. 

The successful candidate will be:

✅  An excellent, passionate and optimistic teacher.

✅ Committed to inclusion and securing the very best outcomes for every child.

✅  A reflective practitioner who is committed to improving their own effectiveness.

✅  Open and responsive to feedback and motivated to improve their own practice.

✅ Able to create an engaging and calm learning environment.

✅ Willing to contribute to all aspects of school life e.g. extra-curricular activities, PTA events, governance etc.

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

Wheatfield Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. 

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 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
• Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote 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.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Wheatfield Primary School and the Leaf Trust.

Please note, visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Dates for school visits are included in the candidate information pack.

If you feel that you have the energy, enthusiasm and skills that we require then we would love to hear from you. 

📝 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 an 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!