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Join our family and enrich young lives!
Are you a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 educator ready to make a lasting impact on young hearts and minds? At Elm Park Primary School, we are passionate about the learning our children receive and believe that every child deserves a teacher who can inspire a love of learning.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher to the school’s teaching team. This is a full-time permanent role starting on 1st September 2026.
Elm Park Primary is a Local Authority maintained, one form entry primary school. We sit at the heart of the Winterbourne Community and have recently been delighted by the high praise and validation of the high-quality education that we offer from Ofsted (February 2025): Elm Park Ofsted Report. We hope that after reading this report and looking at our website, you feel inspired to visit us in person!
Visits before applying are strongly encouraged. Please see the visit dates below - call the school office to book to meet our Headteacher and Senior Leaders and see Elm Park in action. If you are unable to attend one of the dates below, please contact the school to arrange a telephone discussion.
Why Choose Us?
•Creative Curriculum: Empower children with a highly enriched curriculum, delivered through well researched teaching methods and quality resources.
• Supportive Community: Be part of a collaborative and nurturing learning community where professional growth is valued alongside good mental health and well-being.
• Professional Development: Access continuous learning opportunities and career advancement through bespoke support.
• Quality Learning Environment: Teach in our brand-new school building with spacious classrooms equipped with the latest technology and an extensive outdoor learning space.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning atmosphere.
What We are Looking For:
• Passionate Educators: Teachers who inspire, motivate, and connect with children upholding the highest expectations and promoting strong ambition.
• Innovative Thinkers: Professionals eager to implement our creative and effective teaching strategies.
• Committed Mentors: Educators dedicated to inclusive practice to ensure every child’s success and personal growth.
• Inspiring, Knowledgeable Leaders: A passionate advocate for a subject specialism or aspect of primary provision.
• Engaging Individuals: Upholding the highest integrity to earn trust and establish positive relationships with colleagues, children, parents, and governors.
Join Us Today!
If you are ready to make a difference and be part of an exceptional team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey towards transforming lives at Elm Park Primary School.
Please check our school events on our school website.
Elm Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Please read our Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy on the school website.
Fluency Duty
This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.
Visit dates:
Friday 8th May at 3:45pm
Monday 11th May 3:45pm
Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026 at 12noon.
Interviews week beginning: Week commencing 18th May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Elm Park 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.
Contact details:
Lynn Ingle
Senior Administrator
Safeguarding Statement
Elm Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has comprehensive policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safe working practices throughout the school.
Candidates should be aware of and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding child protection and safeguarding children. Our school adheres to the Local Authority safer recruitment procedures and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We have a robust recruitment and selection process designed to deter unsuitable candidates and ensure that all appointees are suitable for working with children.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Any appointment will be conditional upon the completion of all relevant pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information, satisfactory references and right to work checks. Elm Park 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.