Class Teacher in Bristol

Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Full Time

Salary: MPS1 to UPS6 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum)

Posted: 17th November 2025

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Expires: 1st December 2025 09:00 AM

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our team at Meadowbrook Primary School on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave starting from 5th January 2026 until 17th July 2026 or earlier should the post holder return before this date. This role is full time, working 32.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday and will be based in KS2.

We are looking for individuals who are truly passionate about teaching, who lead by example in adopting effective teaching practices and who will share the Trust’s priority to deliver exceptional levels of care for all our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations of children both academically and socially.
• Work closely with colleagues across the school, the Olympus Academy Trust and from external agencies.
• Show enthusiasm, dedication and an excellent rapport with both children and staff.
• Have a calm and consistent approach to working with the children.
• Have good communication skills with colleagues, children and parents.
• Be highly dedicated to the role, motivated and well organised.
• Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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: Monday, 1st December 2025 at 9:00am

Interview date: TBC

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 – Meadowbrook 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.