Overview

It's no surprise that Bristol is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in the UK. Join us and you’ll get more than a challenging job; you’ll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities.

Bristol has some of the fastest-improving schools in the country - and a massive rebuilding programme is delivering state-of-the-art learning environments across the city.

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CURRENT OPENINGS

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  • Job Title

    EYFS Lead

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    2nd March 2026

  • Salary

    £36,443.00 - £48,879.00

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: EYFS Lead This role will be class based in the EYFS but PPA and additional leadership planning time per week will be given. E‑ACT Merchants’ Academy – Ambition, Communi ...

  • Job Title

    Year 6 Class Teacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    2nd March 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £45,351

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6 Contract: Full Time / Permanent Closing date: 25 March 2026 Interview date: 1 April 2026  Purpose: As our Year 6 teacher, you will deliver ...

  • Job Title

    Admin Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    2nd March 2026

  • Salary

    £22,500.95 - £23,222.16

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Secondary School Support Role E-ACT Merchants Academy Secondary is a thriving and inclusive school in South Bristol, committed to delivering high-quality education and ...

  • Job Title

    Casual Exam Invigilators

  • Location

    Kingswood, South Gloucestershire

  • Posted

    27th February 2026

  • Salary

    £12.86 per hour

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    Job Title: Exam Invigilators Hourly Rate: £12.86 Contract Type: Casual Basis Potential Start: April 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks) An opportunity to provide ...

  • Job Title

    Design Technology Technician

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    27th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG8 (see letter for details)

  • Hours

    Term Time

  • Description

    The Role We are recruiting a Technician to work in our Design and Technology Department. The Design Technology Department is a thriving, dynamic, and supportive team in which to w ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher – Specialist Resource Base (Autism)

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    27th February 2026

  • Salary

    M1 £32,916 - M6 £45,352 plus SEN allowance

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective team? About the role We are looking to appoint a caring ...

  • Job Title

    Headteacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    27th February 2026

  • Salary

    L13-L19

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Overview Following the forthcoming retirement of our current Headteacher in August 2026, the Governors of St Bernadette Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a practi ...

  • Job Title

    Lead Academic Mentor (Post 16)

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    26th February 2026

  • Salary

    £35,412 per annum, actual salary £33,685 pro rata

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary:  £35,412 per annum, actual salary is £33,685 pro rata Grade:  G10 Hours: 37 hours per week, 43 weeks per annum (39 weeks term time, plus 20 days working across t ...

  • Job Title

    School Cleaner

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    26th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG3 (£22,366 pro rata)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We currently have a vacancy for a Cleaner to join Kingsweston School. This is a great opportunity to join our Cleaning Team, driven by a single vision which is to do our best for ...

  • Job Title

    Premises Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    26th February 2026

  • Salary

    £11,067 – £11,393

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Premises Assistant (Level 1) Actual Annual Salary: £11,067 – £11,393 (Based on hours and working weeks) Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF Grade ...

  • Job Title

    Child Care Lead Practitioner - Preschool Room

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    25th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,430 full time. Part time dependent on hours

  • Hours

    Full Time, Part Time, Job Share

  • Description

    everyFAMILY is an award winning Bristol Charity.   Over a quarter of our knowledgeable team have been with us for over 10 years and a quarter of our staff have gained qu ...

  • Job Title

    Site Officer

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    25th February 2026

  • Salary

    £28,598 - £31,022

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    About this Role Job Title: Site Officer Location: Bannerman Road Primary  Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of o ...

  • Job Title

    School Meals Supervisory Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    25th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG4, N3 £24,796 (Actual salary £2,293.63)

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Days/Hours: Term Time Only, Monday-Thursday, 12:15pm-13:15pm = 4 hours per week Salary: BG4, N3 FTE £24,796 (Actual £2,293.63) Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible ...

  • Job Title

    School Meals Supervisory Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    25th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG2 £24,413.00 (actual £4935.01)

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Hartcliffe Nursery School are seeking to appoint School Meals Supervisory Assistants School Meals Supervisory Assistant 10 hours per week Term time only Do you enjoy working ...

  • Job Title

    Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Bedminster, Bristol

  • Posted

    25th February 2026

  • Salary

    Salary range: £26,625 - £27,690 per annum (dependi

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Location: Bristol Contract: Permanent Working Hours: Full time (40 hours a week). Term time only, with seven days worked in school holidays (term times as stipulated by Bristol Ci ...

  • Job Title

    Maths teacher - key stage 4 lead

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    24th February 2026

  • Salary

    M$-UPS3 plus TLR2a

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated and forward-thinking Teacher of Maths with responsibility for KS4 Maths to join our successful and supportive Mathematics department at St B ...

  • Job Title

    SEND Transition Teacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    24th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6; UPS1 - UPS3, depending

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6; UPS1 - UPS3, depending on experience. Actual Salary: £19,749 - £27,210 Contract: Part Time 0.6 FTE/ Fixed term until around 14 May 2027 *Workin ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - SEMH

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    24th February 2026

  • Salary

    £14,025 – £15,120

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) -  Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Actual Annual Salary: £14,025 - £15,120 Based on hours and weeks worked Full Time Equiva ...

  • Job Title

    Cover Supervisor

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    24th February 2026

  • Salary

    Actual Salary - £19,948 - £21,262

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Cover Supervisor - 32.5 hours Salary: OCL SCP 7 - 11 + LGPS (£26,403 – £28,142 FT equivalent) Actual Salary: £19,948 - £21,262 Closing Date: 9am on Friday 6th March 202 ...

  • Job Title

    Deputy Headteacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    24th February 2026

  • Salary

    L11 £66,368 - L15 £73,105

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Are you a passionate and experienced teacher ready to make a positive impact on the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking an exc ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistants - Briarwood South

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    23rd February 2026

  • Salary

    BG5 £17,857 to £20,082 (Actual Salary)

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School.  As we launch our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bri ...

  • Job Title

    Learning Support Assistants - Briarwood South

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    23rd February 2026

  • Salary

    BG8 £22,325 to £24,352 (Actual Salary)

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School.  As we launch our new site, Briarwood South, Throgmorton Road, Knowle, Bri ...

  • Job Title

    Learning Support Assistant Specialist Resource Base

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    23rd February 2026

  • Salary

    Actual starting salary £14,999

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Required for April 2026 OCL/NJC Scale 5 (Point 13-17) £29,064-£31,022 FTE (Bristol Grade 8) + Local Government Pension Scheme ACTUAL STARTING SALARY £14,999 TTO + INSETS (39 WEEKS ...

  • Job Title

    Catering Manager

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    20th February 2026

  • Salary

    FTE £28,597.75 Actual salary £19,833.08

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Four Acres Primary School is seeking a motivated Catering Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a busy, child-centred school kitchen—delivering a warm ...

  • Job Title

    Breakfast Playworker

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    20th February 2026

  • Salary

    £2,804 - £2,886 (£12.86 per hour)

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Breakfast Playworker Actual Annual Salary: £2,804 - £2,886 Based on hours and weeks worked. (Equ. £12.86 per hour) Full Time Equivalent Salary: £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF G ...

  • Job Title

    Casual Exam Invigilators

  • Location

    Warmley, South Gloucestershire

  • Posted

    19th February 2026

  • Salary

    £12.86 per hour

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    Job Title : Exam Invigilator Actual Hourly Rate : £12.86 Full Time Equivalent Salary : £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF Grade Aii). Based on 37 hours per week, All year round. Contract Type ...

  • Job Title

    Reprographics and Administrator

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    19th February 2026

  • Salary

    OCL SCP 7–11 (£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata)

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Reprographics & General Admin Assistant- MAT cover 8 months Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Bristol Salary : OCL SCP 7–11 (£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata) + Local Government ...

  • Job Title

    School Meals Supervisory Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    17th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG2 £12.65 per hour

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Blaise Primary School is currently looking for School Meals Supervisory Assistants to join our team to assist and supervise children at lunchtimes. We are looking to employ an ent ...

  • Job Title

    Management Accountant

  • Location

    Bristol, South Gloucestershire

  • Posted

    16th February 2026

  • Salary

    £39,649 - £42,301

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Management Accountant Actual Annual Salary: £39,649 - £42,301 (CLF Grade F) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All year-rou ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    15th February 2026

  • Salary

    Grade 3 Actual salary £19,048

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Wansdyke Primary School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to give support to our children, individually or in groups and ...

  • Job Title

    Mathematics Teacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £45,351

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: £32,916 - £45,351 M1 - M6 Contract: Full Time / Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 Interview date: TBC   Purpose: You will be joining a passionate and amb ...

  • Job Title

    SENDCO

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    L1 - L5 £51,773.00 - £57,137.00

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    SENDCO   Hours:  Full-time   Contract:  Permanent     Salary : Leadership Scale, Range L1 – L5  Actual Salary: £51,773.00 - ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Product Design and Catering

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £51,084

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job title: Teacher of Product Design and Catering Actual annual salary : M1 - UPS3 (£32,916 - £51,084) Contract type: Permanent Hours : Full time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to F ...

  • Job Title

    Class Teacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: £32,916 - £45,351, M1 - M6 Contract:  Full Time / Permanent Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 9 March 2026   Purpose: You will de ...

  • Job Title

    Headteacher

  • Location

    Easton, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    L19 - L23 (£80,655-£88,951 pro-rata per annum)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Salary: L19 - L23 (£80,655-£88,951 pro-rata per annum) Start Date: 1 September 2026 (or earlier start, if possible) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Thank you for your interest in t ...

  • Job Title

    First Aider

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    £20,458 - £20,869

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    First Aider At Oasis Academy Brislington, Bristol Salary: OCL Scale 3 SCP 5 - 7 £25,883 - £26,403 FTE Actual Salary: £20,458 - £20,869 Role: Part-Time at 34 hours per week over 5 ...

  • Job Title

    Lead TA - EAL (English as an Additional Language) & Equality & Diversity

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    13th February 2026

  • Salary

    Actual Salary: £20,048 - £21,397

  • Hours

    Part Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Lead TA - EAL (English as an Additional Language) & Equality & Diversity At Oasis Academy Brislington, Bristol Salary: OCL Grade 5 SCP 13 - 17 (£29,064 - £31,022) pro-rata ...

  • Job Title

    Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG6 (see letter for details)

  • Hours

    Term Time

  • Description

    The Role We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support students with special educational needs, including those who have physical disabilities, aut ...

  • Job Title

    Exam Invigilators

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    £13.05 Hourly

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    Hourly Rate: £13.05 Actual Salary: £14.88 (including holiday allowance) Contract: Casual   Purpose: To ensure the fair and proper conduct of examinations in an environment th ...

  • Job Title

    SMSA

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    Salary (FTE): £24,413 Actual salary: £3,463

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future? Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued? Join us! At Futura Le ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Geography (Maternity Cover)

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    CST Main Pay Scale, MPS 1 - 6 (£32,916 - £45,352)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    About Us Amplify Education is a newly formed multi-academy trust of 22 schools in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, created through the thoughtful and planned mer ...

  • Job Title

    EYFS Teacher

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £45,352

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: EYFS Teacher Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6) Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover) Contract Length: Fixed until 31 March 2027 or sooner subject ...

  • Job Title

    Subject Lead for Design Technology (Food)

  • Location

    Bristol, South Gloucestershire

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £51,048 + £5,873 (TLR)

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Subject Leader of Design & Technology (Food Specialist) Annual Salary : £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3) CLF Teacher TLR Allowance 2B : £5,873 Contract Type: Permanen ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher of Design Technology

  • Location

    Bristol, South Gloucestershire

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    £32,916 - £51,048

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Job Title: Teacher of Design Technology Full Time Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 (M1 to UPS3) Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Maternity Cover, Full Time Contract Length : Fixed until 01 Aug ...

  • Job Title

    Teaching Assistants

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    12th February 2026

  • Salary

    OCL 7-11 £26,403.00 - £28142.00 (pro rata)

  • Hours

    Full Time, Term Time

  • Description

    Teaching Assistants  Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton Start Date: ASAP Closing Date:  3rd March 2026 (midnight) Interview Date: TBC Contract: Full-time, ...

  • Job Title

    HLTA

  • Location

    Whitchurch, Bristol

  • Posted

    11th February 2026

  • Salary

    Grade 6 SCP 18-22 £14,152.73-£15,122.96

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Join Us at Bridge Farm  Bridge Farm Primary School is looking for a committed, proactive and nurturing Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a f ...

  • Job Title

    Casual Teaching Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    10th February 2026

  • Salary

    NJC SP8 - £13.90 per hour

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    We are proud to lead a school where every child is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Venturers Academy is a specialist academy for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (A ...

  • Job Title

    Personal Care Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    10th February 2026

  • Salary

    BG4 Approx £14,428 - £17,310

  • Hours

    Term Time

  • Description

    Personal Care Assistant Contract – Fixed term, 31 August 2027 Monday – Friday  10.00 - 14.00  TTO  BG4 - 03  £11,721 Monday - Friday 9.00 - 15.00    ...

  • Job Title

    Class Teacher Y6 + TLR2B English

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    9th February 2026

  • Salary

    M1 £32,916.00 - M6 £45351.28 + TLR2B £5,866.66

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Bridge Learning Campus is seeking a dedicated, Year 6 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about nurturing children ...

  • Job Title

    Cover Supervisor

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    9th February 2026

  • Salary

    £21,968 - £24,225 actual salary

  • Hours

    Term Time

  • Description

    JOB OVERVIEW We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Cover Supervisor to join our highly successful team of mutually supportive colleagues whose shared purpose is ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher and Upper Key Stage Two Phase Leader

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    4th February 2026

  • Salary

    M3 - M6 + TLR 2A

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Year 6 Class Teacher and Upper Key Stage Two Phase Leader Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade M3 – M6 (depending on experience) + TLR 2A £37,101.00 - £51,048.00 + £ ...

  • Job Title

    Teacher and Early Years Phase Leader

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    4th February 2026

  • Salary

    M3 - M6 + TLR 2A

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Class Teacher with additional responsibility for Early Years Phase Leader Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade M3 – M6 (depending on experience) + TLR 2A £37,101.00 ...

  • Job Title

    SMSA

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    27th January 2026

  • Salary

    TBC

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?    Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?  Jo ...

  • Job Title

    SMSA

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    23rd January 2026

  • Salary

    Actual salary £3,463 -£3,518

  • Hours

    Part Time

  • Description

    Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?   Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?  Joi ...

  • Job Title

    Learning Support Assistant

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    23rd January 2026

  • Salary

    Actual salary £19,028 - £20,266

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Description

    Required for 2026 Learning Support Assistant - Year 3 OCL/NJC Scale Point 04 (Bristol Grade 5) + Local Government Pension Scheme Salary £25,185 - £26,824 FTE, actual salary £19,02 ...

  • Job Title

    Exams Invigilator

  • Location

    Bristol, Bristol

  • Posted

    22nd January 2026

  • Salary

    Hourly Rate: £13.05

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Description

    Hourly Rate: £13.05 Contract: Casual, Term Time only  Closing Date: Rolling advert  Interview Date: TBC Purpose: To support the Lead Invigilators with the day-to-day ope ...

About Us

Have you ever wanted to do a job that makes a real difference to people's lives, whilst enjoying good working conditions and competitive pay? Use your skills to serve your community and the people of Bristol!

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities and we are seeking to attract a workforce that reflects the diverse population of the city - we want to hear from you, whatever your background.

The Council aims to keep improving its services - to ensure they are of the highest quality and represent value for money. Could you be part of the team that will help to achieve this ambition?

Please view our website:  http://jobs.bristol.gov.uk/ and the additional tabs on this page for more information,

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If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.

Working for Us

Bristol City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to SWCPP.org.uk for safer recruitment guidance

The City Council's vision for the future of Bristol is of:

  • A city that realises its full potential and exerts influence appropriate to its status at a regional, national and European level
  • A modern, cosmopolitan, ambitious city at the heart of a prosperous and confident area that is the gateway to the South West
  • A diverse and accessible city made up of vibrant and balanced communities where everyone is valued and can thrive economically, culturally and socially
  • A safe city that promotes health, learning and sustainable development
  • A city where no-one is disadvantaged

As we seek to realise this vision, we will strive to:

  • Meet local people's needs in a responsive and flexible way
  • Ensure services are accessible and inclusive
  • Focus on results
  • Deliver quality and value for money
  • Find new and better ways of doing things
  • Be open and accountable
  • Treat local people with respect
  • Work in partnership
  • Employ motivated, well-trained and customer-focused staff

For information about our detailed priorities, go to www.bristol.gov.uk/corporateplan

Working in the City

Bristol City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please refer to SWCPP.org.uk for safer recruitment guidance

The City Council's vision for the future of Bristol is of:

  • A city that realises its full potential and exerts influence appropriate to its status at a regional, national and European level
  • A modern, cosmopolitan, ambitious city at the heart of a prosperous and confident area that is the gateway to the South West
  • A diverse and accessible city made up of vibrant and balanced communities where everyone is valued and can thrive economically, culturally and socially
  • A safe city that promotes health, learning and sustainable development
  • A city where no-one is disadvantaged

As we seek to realise this vision, we will strive to:

  • Meet local people's needs in a responsive and flexible way
  • Ensure services are accessible and inclusive
  • Focus on results
  • Deliver quality and value for money
  • Find new and better ways of doing things
  • Be open and accountable
  • Treat local people with respect
  • Work in partnership
  • Employ motivated, well-trained and customer-focused staff

For information about our detailed priorities, go to www.bristol.gov.uk/corporateplan

Living in the City

It's no surprise that Bristol is consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in the UK. Join us and you’ll get more than a challenging job; you’ll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities.

Our international reputation as a centre of culture and place to visit has grown dramatically in recent years - partly thanks to the council-led regeneration of the city centre and historic Harbourside.

With great architecture and stunning views, a host of cultural attractions and a great range of places to eat and drink, the city welcomes over nine million visitors every year.

It also offers one of the country’s widest selections of music, multimedia and performance venues; nightclubs; art galleries; museums; parks and open spaces; historic buildings and places to relax, walk and cycle.

Bristol can provide a shopping experience to suit every taste and pocket. The best-known high street names can be found in the heart of the city at Broadmead - with more of the country's most stylish fashion brands as part of the £500 million Cabot Circus development. We have more independent shops than any other major city - and if you head to vibrant locations like Park Street, Whiteladies Road, Gloucester Road, Clifton Village and the historic St Nicholas Market, you’ll find just the unusual and individual gift you were looking for.

As well as all this – and more - Bristol is within easy reach of some of Britain’s most stunning landscapes, such as the Cotswolds, Cheddar Gorge, Stonehenge and the Somerset, Devon and South Wales countryside and coast.

It’s easy to get to the rest of the UK and Europe from Bristol; of all the major UK cities, it’s the nearest to London and has unrivalled rail and motorway links, not to mention one of the country's fastest growing international airports.

You can find out more about Bristol's attractions at our tourism website www.visitbristol.co.uk and there’s more a wide range of information about the city at www.bristol.gov.uk

Education in the City

Bristol has some of the fastest-improving schools in the country - and a massive rebuilding programme is delivering state-of-the-art learning environments across the city.

The proportion of students with five or more GCSE Grades A* to C or equivalent vocational qualifications at 'state' schools in Bristol rose by over 7% last year, with several schools outperformiong even this margin.

These results built on similar recent improvements at Key Stages 2 and 3, where performance in some areas of the curriculum improved by as much as 8%. School attendance also improved, rising to over 90% across the city.

Our £263 million secondary school rebuilding programme uses a combination of the Council's own capital resources and government Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Building Schools for the Future (BSF) credits.

New school buildings have opened at Henbury, Portway, Fairfield, Monks Park and Bedminster Down Schools, with work underway at Speedwell, Whitefield Fishponds and Brislington and a completely new school nearing completion at Redland Green.

At Hartcliffe, an exciting campus will provide the UK’s first fully integrated provision, linking all stages of the education process from early years to post 16 on one site.

Hengrove and Withywood Schools will also see major refurbishment or redevelopment as part of the proposed introduction of new academy arrangements for their future management.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please see the Local Safeguarding Children Boards website.

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