Classroom Teacher

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 0TJ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Classroom Teacher job summary

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Part-time (0.6), fixed-term contract until 31st August 2027

Working week Wednesday to Friday

Teachers Main Scale (M1-M6)

ECTs and RQTs are welcome and actively encouraged to apply

We are looking for a dedicated teacher with a high level of emotional intelligence and a passion for teaching children. St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school serving a richly diverse community. We are on a clear and ambitious journey of rapid improvement, supported by the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, and are committed to securing the very best outcomes for every child.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a united, committed and forward-thinking team, where relationships, inclusion and high expectations sit at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in shaping the experience of our Key Stage 1 pupils, ensuring they are inspired, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a clear commitment to supporting and promoting the Catholic life and mission of the school
• Has a strong understanding of teaching and learning in Key Stage 1
• Is a strong classroom practitioner who can motivate, engage and inspire pupils
• Is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to their own professional development
• Is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils
• Is determined, resilient and has high expectations of themselves and others
• Is flexible, has a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'

We can offer:

• friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• an enthusiastic and committed staff team
• a commitment to your continuing professional development
• supportive leadership from our Principal, CEO, MAT Directors, Governors, and an engaged parent community.
• The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in a school that is rapidly improving

Visits are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office, to arrange a visit - 0117 3772260.

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an online search.

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 St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-of-tolentine-catholic-primary-school-bs5-0tj

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