Class Teacher + TLR
E-ACT the Kingfisher School, Bristol, BS4 4BJ6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,069.00 - £49,134.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - U1 - £34,069.00 - £49,134.00 + TLR2A £3,651.00 (available for suitable candidate)
Class Teacher + TLR job summary
Job Title: Class Teacher
At E-ACT The Kingfisher School, we believe every child deserves an inspiring education that nurtures both academic success and personal growth. Guided by our core values of Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be ambitious, resilient and confident learners. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher who shares our passion for raising achievement and helping every pupil thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team that is committed to providing exceptional learning experiences and making a positive difference to the lives of the children and families we serve.
For the right candidate, there is an exciting Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) opportunity linked to Writing and Personal Development.
Please note we are unable to consider previous applicants for this role.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning that enables all pupils to make excellent progress and achieve their full potential.
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional learning needs.
- Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to learn.
- Assess, monitor and evaluate pupil progress, using data effectively to inform planning and targeted interventions.
- Establish high expectations for behaviour, attendance and achievement, promoting the school’s values at all times.
Pay range:
- M1 - U3 - £34,069.00 - £49,134.00
- TLR 2A - £3,651.00 available for the preferred candidate
- Full time, permanent
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
- Excellent classroom practice with the ability to deliver engaging and effective lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their best.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to differentiate learning effectively to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL and disadvantaged learners.
- Skilled in assessing, monitoring and evaluating pupil progress, using data to inform teaching and drive improvement.
E-ACT The Kingfisher School- Work Hard, Be Kind Have Courage
At E-ACT The Kingfisher School, we believe every child has extraordinary potential waiting to shine. Our warm and inclusive Bristol academy is a place where curiosity is ignited, confidence is nurtured, and children learn to believe in themselves and their future.
Guided by our core values ‘’Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage’’ we strive to develop learners who not only succeed academically but grow into compassionate, resilient individuals ready to make a positive difference in the world.
Our passionate staff team works with purpose and pride, creating inspiring learning experiences that celebrate diversity, encourage ambition, and empower children to dream big. As part of the EACT family, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to a vibrant, forward thinking educational community.‑ACT family, we offer excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to a vibrant, forward‑thinking educational community.
Learn what makes us shine: https://kingfisherschool.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 national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also 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, 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About E-ACT the Kingfisher School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
I am delighted to welcome you to The Kingfisher School which is part of the Venturers Trust family of schools. Working together with other Trust schools we are committed to providing each child with an exceptional education in an empathetic, supportive environment.
The Kingfisher School provides education from Nursery through to Year 6. We have a brand-new school built which provides amazing facilities for all our pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
Working together we will ensure that the values on which the school is founded drive our development forward so that The Kingfisher School offers children the strongest foundation for learning.
Kirsteen Craig
Principal
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