Year 5 Class Teacher

Wicklea Academy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant junior school in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Year 5 Class Teacher to deliver exceptional educational experiences. The successful applicant will join a supportive environment, working alongside colleagues to create a positive learning atmosphere. Applicants must hold a teaching qualification and demonstrate strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £32,916 - £37,101 and is fixed-term until February 2027, with a commitment to safeguarding children paramount.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Professional development opportunities

Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits like gym discounts

Generous family leave options

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• Experience in meeting diverse learner needs.
• Competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum and teach high-quality lessons.
• Collaborate with partner teachers to create a supportive environment.
• Champion the success and life chances of all children.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Strong communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher or equivalent

Job description

Job Title : Year 5 Class Teacher

Actual Annual Salary : £32,916 - £37,101 (M1 to M3)

Contract : Fixed term until 12 / 02 / 2027

Hours : Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date : 16 February 2026

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated Year 5 Teacher who is passionate about delivering exceptional educational experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, two-form entry school where you will work alongside a partner teacher to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

As part of our trust, you will play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum, and excellent teaching ensures that we provide the very best opportunities for lifelong success for our pupils.

About you: You will be:

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Wicklea Academy:

Wicklea Academy is a junior school located in Brislington, Bristol where children are at the centre of everything we do. We offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. Children leave Wicklea confident, responsible, determined and well-equipped for the next stage of their lives.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school who work in partnership with families to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All staff at Wicklea are proud of our school and the children who attend it.

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 and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, 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 : 4 January 2026 @11.59pm
• Short-listing : 5 January 2026
• Interviews : 12 January 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.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role

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.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.