Class Teacher

Evergreen Primary Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Professional development entitlement

Well-being support

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Evergreen Primary Academy in Easton, Bristol, invites a passionate Class Teacher to join our diverse community. You will deliver high-quality lessons, support every child to reach their full potential and foster a love of learning.

You should hold QTS, adapt teaching for SEND and EAL, maintain high behaviour standards, use assessment to inform progress, and actively engage with families and colleagues while upholding safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or equivalent.
• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons with curiosity and love of learning.
• Adapt teaching to SEND, EAL, disadvantaged and higher attainers.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and attainment in an inclusive environment.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, families and colleagues, and contribute to wider community.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrate reflective teaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-planned lessons.
• Promote excellent progress and outcomes for all pupils.
• Support SEND and EAL learners.
• Foster safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Use assessment to monitor progress and give feedback.
• Engage with families and colleagues.
• Contribute to academy life and CLF values.

Skills

QTS

Engaging lessons

Differentiation

SEND experience

EAL

High expectations

Assessment progress

Communication

Safeguarding & inclusion

Reflective practice

Community engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher

Actual Annual Salary: £34,069 - £46,940 (M1 to M6)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Contract Length: Fixed until 14 January 2028 or on the return of the current postholder (maternity cover)

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: January 2027 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Your opportunity to inspire, nurture and make a lasting difference at Evergreen Primary Academy

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our welcoming and diverse school community. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high-quality learning experiences, foster a love of learning and help every child achieve their full potential.

At Evergreen Primary Academy, we believe that every child deserves an ambitious education in a supportive and inclusive environment. As a Class Teacher, you will play a key role in creating engaging and inspiring learning opportunities, promoting excellent progress and outcomes, and ensuring all pupils feel valued, challenged and supported.

About you

You will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Be committed to delivering engaging, well-planned lessons that inspire curiosity, enjoyment and a love of learning.
• Have the ability to adapt teaching effectively to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, those learning English as an additional language, disadvantaged pupils and higher attainers.
• Have high expectations of behaviour, attainment and achievement, creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback and support pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Be a positive and effective communicator who can build strong relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and the wider community.
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, championing the success and life chances of every child.
• Demonstrate a reflective approach to teaching and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the academy and support our values-driven culture.

Applicants are encouraged to review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

About Evergreen Primary Academy:

Evergreen Primary Academy is a vibrant and diverse school for children aged 4-11 in Easton, Bristol. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and compassionate learning community where all citizens are empowered to realise their potential in a challenging, aspirational and supportive environment, to develop into responsible global citizens with self-agency.

We are a school that thrives on diversity and welcome children and families from all over the world to join our happy community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, staff and other local community groups work closely together to ensure that our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, self-belief and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 95% of the pupils who attend Evergreen Primary Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the pupils we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 05 November 2026 @11.59pm

Shortlisting: 06 November 2026

Interviews: 13 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.