Year 7 Teacher

North Star; West of England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Academy Trust is seeking an experienced teacher to join the team to deliver Year 7 curricula, with a strong SEMH focus, in a primary-model Year 7 setting. You will foster safeguarding, inclusive practice and high expectations for all pupils.

You will engage learners with SEN, maintain discipline, and drive progress across the curriculum, while enjoying autonomy and opportunities to influence teaching approaches.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice, SEMH education
• Experience with assessment strategies to raise achievement of pupils with SEMH
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team to promote inclusion and safeguarding
• Experience managing HLTAs and/or LSAs in the classroom

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 7 predominately and contribute across key stages as needed
• Maintain good order, engage pupils with SEN, and raise achievement
• Help develop social, emotional and cultural aspects of learning and set clear targets for behaviour and academics

Skills

SEMH knowledge

Assessment strategies

Team collaboration

HLTA/LSA management

Job description

Year 7 Teacher at North Star 240°

• Job Reference #EDV/2026/NS2/31291
• Location
  Long Cross, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 0QA
• Contract Type
  Permanent
• Contract Term
  Full-Time
• Salary
  £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (Actual)
  MPS plus SEN 1 or 2 depending on experience
• Hours Per Week
  32.5
• Closing Date
  Midnight, Sun 20th Sep, 2026
• Start Date
  As soon as possible
• Positions Available
  1
• Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

We are looking for an experienced and successful teacher who has the ability to teach across all key stages but predominantly Year 7, ideally with a background within an SEMH school. Pupils in Year 7 are taught on a primary model and so you will teach the majority of the curriculum to your tutor group. Like us, you will be passionate about safeguarding, deeply committed to releasing potential, and determined to make a difference every day.

You will bring our innovative curriculum to life as you maintain good order and discipline, engage pupils with SEN, and stimulate children of all abilities to reach their full potential. We will give you real scope to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of our pupils' learning, and encourage you to set clear targets for both behaviour and academic achievement. This means you will enjoy plenty of autonomy and wide-ranging opportunities to shape the way we work.

We are looking for a teacher with:

• A good Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice, in particular SEMH education
• A good understanding of assessment and experience of strategies for raising achievement of pupils with SEMH
• A commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team to actively promote inclusion and ensure the safeguarding of all pupils
• Experience of managing HLTAs and/or LSAs in the classroom.

You will be part of:

• A dedicated team of staff who strive for excellence
• A caring and inclusive ethos
• A school which has supportive trustees and parents with high expectations of the school

In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension, a supportive team, training and development and the potential for career progression for the right person.

Safeguarding Statement

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

North Star Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children , young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all other safer recruitment requirements. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.