Teacher

Elmlea Junior School, Bristol, BS9 3UF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,353.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1 to MPS6

Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a skilled practitioner to teach a KS2 class in September 2026. This role will be full time, fixed term to cover maternity.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Can demonstrate that they love teaching and are passionate about ensuring every child is supported to make excellent progress.
• Is able to inspire and motivate children who are excited about their learning.
• Would enjoy working within an experienced, effective and supportive team.
• Has high personal expectations of their own achievement and professional development.

Elmlea Schools can offer:

• A very happy, vibrant school community with an enthusiastic, caring staff team who are totally committed to ensure our children achieve their very best.
• A learning environment, which is stimulating, challenging, where children enjoy learning
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated children.
• An ambitious curriculum linked to the needs and interests of our children
• The opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated, highly skilled and supportive staff team who are committed to maintaining an outstanding provision for all children.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
• An excellent opportunity for professional development and learning.

If you would like to visit the school, please email the school office - our tours of the school will be held on Tuesday 5th May at 1.30pm and Friday 8th May at 9.30am.

Closing date and shortlisting for applications: Monday 11th May at midday.
Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to submit your application early. We can only accept applications made using the application form.

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 Elmlea Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 356 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmlea Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmlea-junior-school

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