KS2 Classteacher Vacancy – LSP-S021 Fixed Term, Part-time Covering Maternity Leave School: Backwell C of E Junior School Hours: 13 hours - Part-Time 2 days Thursday & Friday. Contract: Fixed term (covering maternity leave) Start Date: 20th April 2026 to 18th April 2027 or earlier if the postholder returns to work Salary: M1 – M6 (£32,916 - £45,352) Pro Rata (£13,166 - £18,140) The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate as KS2 classteacher to support children at Backwell Juniors from Term 5 to cover maternity leave. Backwell C of E Junior school is strongly committed to the community it serves. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive team dedicated to ‘making a difference’. We have a clear pedagogy and high expectations of all members of our school community. We seek to ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest quality and enable reflective practice and dialogue. It is a welcoming inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos. We are a 420 place Federation split over 2 sites with beautiful buildings set in lovely green surroundings. Both West Leigh Infant School and Backwell C of E Junior School are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership MAT. We are looking for someone who has: • Relevant Infant or Primary experience across a range of year groups. • A proven track record as an outstanding and inspirational classroom teacher with a commitment to improving the quality of children’s learning. • Experience of Phase Leadership. • A clear understanding of the importance of using data to raise standards. • Evidence of excellent provision for all pupils and who has a proven track record of achieving high standards of pupil progress. • A proven ability to lead a team successfully. • Experience of successful participation to a team approach to management including the management of change. • Experience in and understanding of safeguarding procedures. • A creative vision for education and the passion and skills to deliver it. • The ability to maintain effective relationships between pupils, parents, staff and the community. We can offer you: • A strong team ethos. • A commitment to high quality teaching and learning. • Opportunities to learn and develop across more than one school. • Strong links across and beyond the Federation. Safeguarding Statement: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Visits to school Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment. Applications All applications should be received through our eRecruit system. Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026 at 12 noon Interview date: Week beginning 9th February 2026 – Date to be confirmed