Class Teacher

The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent class teacher at Portishead Primary School. This role is fixed term in the first instance, pending a review of staffing for September 2025. This role could be in any year groups from EYFS to 6 and decisions will be made about year group placement following appointment and in discussion with the successful candidates. Please specify your current areas of expertise in your application. We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.

• is ambitious, not only for themselves but for all pupils, particularly our most disadvantaged and SEND pupils



• shows commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of children through a nurturing approach?



• is an excellent team player and is able to work in collaboration with their partner teacher, support team and Senior Leadership Team



• is dedicated and passionate about transforming the lives of children through their education



• excels at developing strong relationships with others, including children, staff and parents



• demonstrates flexibility, relishes challenge, and is driven to progress their career in teaching



• has excellent behaviour management skills and is committed to delivering our behaviour curriculum



• is creative and driven to create engaging, fun and inspirational lessons for their class


We can offer you:


• Happy, well-behaved, hard-working and enthusiastic pupils



• An inclusive school committed to nurturing all pupils through the development of strong relationships



• A school that is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible educational experience every day



• An experienced, supportive staff team with a wide range of skills who are keen to learn and develop their own practice



• A progressive, well resourced curriculum with a shared pedagogy



• An inclusive team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing