Class Teacher

North Star 265°, Bristol, BS9 2NT

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 October 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: MPR plus SEN 1 or 2 depending on experience

Class Teacher job summary

North Star was born out of a drive to do something different for those who need more

Formed by the desire to shape futures, North Star emerged

We remain where others may part

Equipping young minds to join with their communities

Forging together the path ahead, traveling alongside

Our team can bring dreams to fruition. Join us and thrive.

North Star Academy Trust is a small multi-academy trust that was set up with the ambition to improve the SEND provision in the South West and provide as many young people as possible with a bespoke, specialist education that is tailored to each individual's needs. North Star Alternative Learning provision is a new school which opened in a brand new building in the north of Bristol in September 2024. The school has easy access to the M4 and M5.

Are you looking for a new challenge in your career which offers a varied working day and an extremely rewarding opportunity to work with young people in need of a second chance?

We are looking for an experienced teacher to join our friendly, dedicated and experienced team to engage children and transform their futures. Like us, you will be passionate about safeguarding, deeply committed to releasing potential, and determined to make a difference every day.

You will bring our innovative curriculum to life as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils with SEN, and stimulate children of all abilities to reach their full potential. We will give you real scope to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of our pupils’ learning, and encourage you to set clear targets for both behaviour and academic achievement. This means you will enjoy plenty of autonomy and wide-ranging opportunities to shape the way we work.

We are looking for a teacher with:

• English, Maths or PSHE specialism desired but not essential

• The ability to teach KS1 and KS2

• Good Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice, in particular SEMH education

• Experience with the use of assessment data and implementing strategies for raising achievement of pupils with SEMH

• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team to actively promote inclusion and ensure the safeguarding of all pupils

• Experience of managing HLTAs and/or LSA's in the classroom

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an All-through learning community

• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence

• A caring and inclusive ethos

• A school which has supportive Trustees and Parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression to the right person.

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received so please submit an early application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About North Star 265°

• School type: Free School, ages 8 to 16
• School size: 2 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Star 265° website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-star-265

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