Class Teacher

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS15 8PX

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (761)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time - Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone special who:

• Is exciting and innovative in the classroom and who has high expectations for all
• Champions all children
• Is eager to play an active role in our improvement journey
• Can communicate and achieve high expectations for pupils in personal achievement and behaviour
• Is knowledgeable and reflective of current educational practice and national expectations and can drive standards.
• Has an understanding and passion for developing and delivering continuous provision
• Is able to motivate and inspire others, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Will respect and support our Catholic ethos (you do not need to be Catholic to apply)
• Is an excellent communicator with a kind, supportive and calm disposition.
• Is reflective and keen to grasp opportunities for further self-improvement.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to offer:

• A welcoming, friendly, and supportive school community
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• The chance to contribute to, and lead, real school improvement
• A school where your ideas and enthusiasm will be valued
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A friendly, supportive and talented staff team committed to working together to drive the school forward
• A supportive Governing Body and parent community
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your professional skills further.

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.

Our Lady Of Lourdes is a welcoming and vibrant Catholic primary school serving a diverse community of 125 pupils. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to continuous school improvement. Following our recent Ofsted report, which highlighted key areas for development, we are on a clear improvement journey and are looking for a teacher who is passionate about making a real difference.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic class teacher to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit community that values professional development, collaboration, and ambition.

This post is required from 1st Jan 2027, or as soon as possible after that date and is for a fixed term until 31st August 2027 – there may be a possibility to extend depending on a future staffing and budget review.

In order for us to find the most suitable candidate to join our team, we are happy to accept applicants looking for both part-time or full-time.

INTERVIEW DATE: WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its staff and volunteers to share its commitment.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: admin@olol.org.uk
• Phone number: 01454 867160
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/our-lady-of-lourdes-catholic-primary-school-bristol

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Arranging a visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@olol.org.uk.

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