Classroom Teacher
Blackhorse Primary School, Bristol, BS16 6TR21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
11 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2026
Pay scale
- M1-M3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an excellent Key Stage 2 Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about Primary education and committed to making a difference. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced practitioners.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of teaching English and Maths in Key Stage 2, as well as secure subject knowledge across the wider curriculum. They will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching that supports all pupils to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a teacher who:
✅Demonstrates proven standards of excellent teaching within KS2
✅Has experience of planning for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment
✅Shows commitment and passion when working with pupils through aspirational target setting
✅Wants to build Champion Learners through; extensive opportunities, purposeful practice, expert tuition and instilling a belief in personal effort.
✅Can demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice
✅Provides an ambitious learning environment which meets every child’s needs
✅Has boundless enthusiasm and enjoys working as part of a team
✅Is willing to become involved in the life of the school.
✅A willingness to undertake further training and professional growth
Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details about the role.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a skilled, dedicated, hard-working staff team, who exude positivity and are good humoured.
- Professional Growth: We are deeply committed to staff development and offer excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities tailored to your needs. In addition to CPD, staff can take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities, providing practical experience and personal growth.
- Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 14 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.
- Employee Wellbeing: At our school, your wellbeing is paramount. We conduct an annual staff survey to ensure your voice is heard, and our dedicated Wellbeing Committees provide support and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff, providing financial security for your future. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling you to save money on commuting expenses, and our discount retail platform, helping you save money on various purchases.
We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Blackhorse Primary School and the Trust.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Blackhorse Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Blackhorse Primary School website
- Email address
- kerri.poole@blackhorsepri.org.uk
Blackhorse Primary School is a founding member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 14 schools (12 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities.
Blackhorse is a two-form entry primary school, known for:
Being a successful and over-subscribed school with outstanding behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, and leadership (OFSTED, Feb 2018).
South Gloucestershire’s only Resource Base for 22 autistic children and children with social, communication, and language difficulties.
At Blackhorse, we are extremely proud of our inclusive culture and dedicated staff team. We strive to embody our school values—Respect, Pride, Bravery, and Success—while building ‘Champion Learners’ through ‘Extensive Opportunity,’ ‘Expert Tuition,’ ‘Purposeful Practice,’ and ‘Personal Effort.’
Arranging a visit to Blackhorse Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kerri.poole@blackhorsepri.org.uk.
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