Class Teacher
E-ACT Perry Court Academy, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0AX24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
16 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £36,042.00 - £43,529.00 Annually (Actual) M2 to M5
Class Teacher job summary
Job Title: Class Teacher
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher ready to make a real difference in children's lives? E-ACT Perry Court Academy is seeking an inspiring KS1 & KS2 Class Teacher to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching, foster a love of learning and help every child achieve their full potential within a supportive and inclusive school community.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning that enables all pupils to make strong progress and achieve their potential.
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners and follow the National Curriculum.
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using assessment information to inform future teaching and learning.
- Create a safe, inclusive and positive classroom environment that promotes excellent behaviour, wellbeing and safeguarding.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support pupil achievement and contribute to the wider life of E-ACT Perry Court Academy.
Pay range: MPS2-5 - £36042.00 - £43529.00
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a relevant degree qualification and a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching that enables pupils to make excellent progress and achieve strong outcomes.
- Skilled in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND.
- Strong classroom management, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and contributing positively to the wider life of the academy.
E-ACT Perry Court Academy | Positivity, Engagement, Respectful, Responsibility, You Will Achieve
At Perry Court positivity, engagement, respect, responsibility, and achievement are at the heart of everything we do. Through a supportive and inclusive environment, we inspire students to embrace their responsibilities and strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives.
Join us in celebrating success and personal growth: https://perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 474 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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