Teacher

Castle Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2TS

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £34,822.00 Annually (FTE) MPS01 - MPS02

Teacher job summary

Due to increasing pupil numbers, we are seeking an Early Career Teacher to join our vibrant and welcoming team at Castle Primary School on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference to children’s lives and futures. At Castle, we are on a continuous journey of improvement and are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective and committed ECT who is keen to develop their practice, contribute to our team ethos, and grow into a confident, effective teacher. You will be well-supported as you build your experience, while also being encouraged to contribute ideas and develop your strengths.

Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fair. We are therefore seeking a teacher who is calm, consistent and committed, and who can strongly align with our school vision and values.

We are an aspirational, highly motivated and supportive team, committed to ensuring that children’s learning, wellbeing and happiness remain at the heart of everything we do.

As part of a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, we work collaboratively to provide the very best educational experiences for our pupils while retaining the unique identity and ethos of our school.

The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning

• Demonstrate high expectations for both achievement and behaviour
• Communicate positively and effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Show commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism as an active member of the school team
• Create a stimulating, well-organised and engaging learning environment that supports all learners

In return, we can offer:

A structured and supportive ECT induction programme, including mentoring and regular feedback

• Children who will make you smile every day
• Collaborative year group teams, with parallel teachers to plan and work alongside
• Reduced workload through access to Teacher Admin support
• High-quality Schemes of Work and pre-planned topics to support your early career development
• Strong in-class support from Teaching Assistants and an effective Pastoral Team
• Access to high-quality CPD at Trust, school and individual level
• Opportunities to grow professionally and develop leadership interests over time
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and support
• Excellent teaching resources, including technology for pupils and a well-stocked library
• A dedicated, supportive and creative team who strive for excellence
• A supportive and encouraging Leadership Team
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme providing professional advice and wellbeing support
• The backing of a Trust that values its staff and respects the individuality of each school within the partnership

As we move towards two classes per year group, there is flexibility in where you will be placed. We will carefully match ECTs to year groups where they can develop quickly and gain confidence, supported by experienced colleagues.

Opportunities to develop subject leadership (such as Computing, History or MFL) may be available as you progress through your ECT years.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit to our school to experience first-hand what we can offer. To arrange a tour, please contact Emma Sampson at admin@castleprimary.uk or call 0117 986 4489.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so early application is recommended.

All applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm.

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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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Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Castle Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-primary-school

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Castle Primary School.

Castle Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school, situated near Keynsham town centre, and has been educating the children of Keynsham for over 50 years. Our children are a credit to the school, and the staff and Governors are committed to improving the education we offer and achieving the best possible primary experience for all of our pupils, alongside pupil and staff well-being.

Working at Castle Primary School is an opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives and futures. We are currently developing our curriculum to meet the needs of the children and community we serve.
We are seeking enthusiastic and flexible applicants, who are passionate about children’s, and their own, learning and development. A commitment to going ‘over and above’ is essential, as is being able to strongly identify with our school vision and values.
We are proud to be part of The Partnership Trust, which is a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools. We are also working closely with St John’s Foundation and six other schools across B&NES facing similar challenges in closing the disadvantage gap.

Please feel encouraged to arrange an informal visit to see our school for yourself or, if you require any additional information, then please contact us.

Thank you for interest in working at Castle Primary School and I look forward to receiving your application.

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