EYFS Class Teacher

St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8HP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Salary scale based upon 25-26 range

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

Fixed Term Contract

Full time

Main Scale Salary - M1 to M6

ECT's and experienced Teachers welcome to apply

St Bonaventure’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious school at the heart of its community, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Our children are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to delivering a rich, engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, confidence and high achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, where professional development is prioritised and teachers are empowered to grow, lead and make a genuine difference.

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Class Teacher to join our talented and supportive team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to make a genuine difference within a caring, forward-thinking school community. The post is paid on the Main Pay Scale, M1-M6, and is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners.

We are looking for:

• Is committed to supporting and promoting the Catholic life and mission of the school.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner, or has the potential to become one, with high expectations for all pupils.
• Inspires and motivates children through engaging, inclusive and well-sequenced learning.
• Contributes positively to the vision, ethos and wider life of the school.
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Is keen to develop professionally and, over time, contribute to curriculum development and subject leadership.

In return, we can offer you:

• Happy, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and take pride in their school.
• A committed, collaborative and supportive team of staff and governors.
• A friendly and welcoming school community.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and collaboration across the Trust.
• The chance to be part of a growing and ambitious Catholic educational community.

St Bonaventure’s Catholic Primary School is a proud member of the Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, offering opportunities for collaboration, professional development and contribution to a growing and ambitious Trust committed to excellence in Catholic education.

If you think this is you, then we would love to hear from you!

Visits to the school prior to application are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0117 3532830 to arrange a time to visit.

The 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 Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-bonaventure-s-catholic-primary-school-bristol

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