Class Teacher (Nursery) in Bristol

Employer Location: Bristol, Bristol

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6

Posted: 14th April 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Expires: 7th May 2026 11:59 PM

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher for our Nursery provision at Avanti Gardens, working specifically with our 2–3 year old class at a vital stage in their early development. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, nurturing young children through engaging, play-based learning that supports their curiosity, confidence and wellbeing.

You will take responsibility for the learning, development and care of the children in your class, using observation and assessment to shape meaningful experiences that meet the needs of every child. Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment will be central to your practice, alongside building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will work closely with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, while promoting the school’s ethos and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Interviews will be held on 21st May 2026.

Avanti Gardens is a primary school situated in Fishponds, Bristol. The school is housed in a beautiful campus, that was previously an all-through school, and before that part of Bristol University, which means it has many facilities that primary schools don’t, like a full-size auditorium and sports hall. Avanti Gardens was graded “Good” in all areas in 2024. Our school is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. The school is an inspiring place to be that places value on pupil wellbeing.

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching for a Nursery class of 2–3 year olds, ensuring all children make strong progress from their starting points.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and a love of learning.
• Use observation and assessment effectively to monitor development, inform planning and provide meaningful feedback to support each child’s growth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to support children’s learning, development and safeguarding.
• Uphold high professional standards, contribute to the wider life of the school and promote the ethos and values of the Avanti Schools Trust.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply? Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject

QTS qualified

Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning

Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate

Excellent skills in the use and application of technology

Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion: We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.