Reception Teacher
Four Acres Academy, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8RB16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
20 April 2026
Closing date
1 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Four Acres Primary School is seeking a motivated and values-driven Reception Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity and shape the learning journey of our pupils. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team committed to helping every child reach their full potential. Our staff work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where both pupils and colleagues thrive.
About Four Acres Primary School
At Four Acres, we take pride in cultivating curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. Our ethos is built on respect, opportunity, collaboration, and aspiration – values that underpin everything we do. We provide engaging learning experiences supported by excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. Four Acres Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
Brings energy, commitment, and creativity to their teaching
Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and demonstrates exemplary classroom practice
Has strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment frameworks
Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported, and inspired. At Four Acres, you’ll find a collaborative culture and purposeful professional development. Opportunities to lead on curriculum and mentor colleagues (UPS responsibilities). A fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy appointments.
Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers
Role Details
Grade: Main Pay Scale (MP1) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS 3)
Contract: Full time, Maternity Contract
Start date: 20th April 2026
Closing date: 1st February 2026
Interviews: Shortly after closing date
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. Pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening, and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported, and inspired. At Four Acres, you’ll find a collaborative culture and purposeful professional development. Opportunities to lead on curriculum and mentor colleagues (UPS responsibilities). A fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy appointments.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Four Acres Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Four Acres Academy website
- Email address
- sjames@futuralearning.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Four Acres Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjames@futuralearning.co.uk.
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