Class Teacher

Briarwood School; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Briarwood School in Bristol is seeking a capable Class Teacher to join our OFSTED Outstanding Special School teaching team on our Fishponds sites. You will work with pupils aged 3-19 with SEND across multiple sites, contributing to an inclusive, supportive ethos and safeguarding commitments.

The role emphasizes innovative teaching in a complex SEND environment, collaboration with colleagues, and ongoing professional growth within a thriving, expanding academy. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the SEND code of practice.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with aspirational expectations.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Committed to safeguarding.
• Resourceful, positive and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a team.

Skills

SEND code of practice

Classroom practitioner

Experience with SEND

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Class Teacher

Bristol, Bristol

M1 - M6

Permanent

Briarwood School

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Teaching Team at our OFSTED Outstanding Special School.

Teaching opportunities are available on our Fishponds sites.

Briarwood School currently supports 167, rising to 233 from September 2026, pupils aged 3-19 with a diverse range of SEND. Provision is delivered through five departments across three sites in East Central Bristol, with planned expansion to four sites serving East Central and South Bristol. Many pupils have a diagnosis of Autism with severe learning difficulties with behaviours that challenge. We are seeking an innovative, motivated, organised, flexible, hardworking teacher who strives for excellence. You will be working in an environment which values independence and which makes learning for life fun.

We are looking for a teacher who has:

• Good knowledge of the SEND code of practice.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who has aspirational expectations for their pupils.
• Has experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• Committed to safeguarding.
• Is resourceful, positive and enthusiastic, with a good sense of humour who enjoys working as part of a team.

You will be part of:

• An exciting and innovative development of an all through community.
• A dedicated staff team who strive for excellence.
• A caring and inclusive ethos.
• A school which has supportive governors and parents with high expectations of the school.

Like us, you will be passionate about safeguarding, deeply committed to releasing potential and determined to make a difference every day.

Why Join Briarwood?

At Briarwood, we believe every child deserves opportunities to enjoy, engage and learn in ways that work for them.

Make a Real Difference

Transform the lives of children and young people with complex SEND needs.

Invest in Your Professional Growth

Benefit from extensive training, career development opportunities and a culture that encourages learning and progression.

Health and wellbeing matters

All Briarwood staff are entitled to a wellbeing day on completion of their probation period. Another wellbeing day can also be granted based on additional twilight training attendance.

Join an Outstanding Team

Work alongside dedicated, highly skilled colleagues in a supportive environment where relationships, inclusion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Important Dates:

• Closing Date: 7th October 2026
• Interviews: 19th October 2026
• Start Date: ASAP

Briarwood School is committed to providing Equal Opportunities for its pupils and staff and safeguarding children. All employees must have an enhanced DBS clearance.