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Filton Hill Primary School
YEAR 3 CLASS TEACHER
13 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
Fixed Term until Friday 17th July 2026 (with potential for extending to next academic year)
Grade MPS1 to UPS6 (£13,166 - £20,419 pro-rata per annum)
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join our supportive and welcoming team at Filton Hill Primary School in Year 3. This role is offered on a fixed term basis to provide cover for maternity leave starting from Thursday 19th March (ideally) until Friday 17th July 2026. Hours are part time, working 13 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday.
At Filton Hill, we have teachers who genuinely want to make a difference to the lives of the learners they teach and who are committed to providing high quality teaching.
We are looking for talented candidates who:
• Have high expectations
• Work closely with colleagues across the school, the Olympus Academy Trust and from external agencies
• Are able to form strong, positive relationships with both learners and staff
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Have good communication skills
• Are reliable and organised
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo/Wild Place at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026 at 9:00am
Interview date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Olympus Academy Trust – Filton Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equal, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.
Safeguarding Statement
Filton Hill Primary School 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.