Class Teacher

Woodlands Primary School, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4HB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has teaching experience in EYFS, KS1, or KS2.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and resilient, with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and establish excellent relationships with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Is committed to our core values of Inclusion, Collaboration, Success, and Achievement.
• Shares our commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Why join Woodlands Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Woodlands Primary School, our ethos is built on providing students with a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country. As part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are a vibrant and forward-thinking community that thrives on collaboration at every level. We are "Always Learning" and provide an environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally.

We offer our staff a range of benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card and eligibility for Teacher Art Pass.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Gym Discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme and free eye tests.

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.

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If you are looking for your next role in Teaching, we would love to hear from you!

Woodlands Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our existing teaching team on a full-time, permanent basis. While this role is specifically for a KS1 Teacher, we are looking for a versatile professional who is able and willing to work across the whole primary setting.

As a Class Teacher, you will:

Plan and teach exciting lessons designed to captivate children and promote high-quality learning. Other responsibilities will include being accountable for the attainment and progress of your pupils, maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom environment, and working proactively in partnership with parents and external agencies. You will also be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school.

How to Apply

Please download the recruitment pack for further information. Applications must be received no later than 11.59pm on 7th May 2026. Interviews are scheduled to be held on 15th May 2026.

Woodlands Primary School and Greenshaw Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher_Recruitment Pack_April 26.pdf - 1.66 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 455 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• Email address: shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-bristol

Arranging a visit to Woodlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shall@greenshawlearningtrust.co.uk.

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