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Class Teacher x 1 Fixed Term Contract
School: Portishead Primary School
Hours: Full Time
Contract: FTC required from 20 April 2026 to 31 August 2026
Salary: Main Scale (M1-M6)
Start: 20 April - August 31st 2026 (x1 FTC)
The Governors are seeking to appoint an excellent upper key stage 2 teacher at Portishead Primary School. The role is on a fixed term basis in the first instance, pending a review of staffing for September 2026.
We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers.
We are looking to appoint a teacher who:
1. Is ambitious, not only for themselves but for all pupils, particularly our most disadvantaged and SEND pupils
2. Shows commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of children through a nurturing approach?
3. Is an excellent team player and is able to work in collaboration with their partner teacher, support team and Senior Leadership Team
4. Is dedicated and passionate about transforming the lives of children through their education
5. Excels at developing strong relationships with others, including children, staff and parents
6. Demonstrates flexibility, relishes challenge, and is driven to progress their career in teaching
7. Has excellent behaviour management skills and is committed to delivering our behaviour curriculum
8. Is creative and driven to create engaging, fun and inspirational lessons for their class
We can offer you:
9. Happy, well-behaved, hard-working and enthusiastic pupils
10. An inclusive school committed to nurturing all pupils through the development of strong relationships
11. A school that is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible educational experience every day
12. An experienced, supportive staff team with a wide range of skills who are keen to learn and develop their own practice
13. A progressive, well resourced curriculum with a shared pedagogy
14. An inclusive team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing
15. A comprehensive and ambitious CPD offer to support the school’s journey forwards
16. A leadership team who will encourage you and support your continued development.
17. Access to the comprehensive LSP staff training and benefits programme.
Apply
All applicants are advised to refer to the job description and specification before submitting an application. Please submit an online application using the link below.
Tours of the school are encouraged. Please call the school office to book onto a tour on Friday 13th at 9:45, Friday 13th at 3:30, Tuesday 17th at 4:30.
Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
The closing date for applications is Noon Friday 20th March 2026, with interviews to be held Tuesday 24th March 2026.
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.
Tel: 01275-843360
Safeguarding Statement
“The Equality Act 2010 defines nine protected characteristics, which are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.”