Class Teacher in Bristol

Class Teacher

St Andrew’s Primary School in Congresbury, Bristol is looking for an experienced teacher to join our happy and successful school. This role is not suitable for a newly qualified teacher. We would like to appoint someone who is primary trained, although the post will be within Year 5 for the rest of the academic year. The year group that this post holder will teach for 2026-2027 will be decided nearer the time.

As we are a one‑form entry, all teachers have responsibility for subject leadership. Please state in your application your experience of subject leadership or your areas of subject leader interest alongside detail of the year groups that you have taught.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Committed to making connections, embedding relationships and putting children at the heart of everything they do.
• An outstanding and reflective classroom practitioner.
• Positive with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour.
• Passionate about learning and plans a curriculum to inspire children.
• Able to lead a subject across the school.
• Aim to achieve high standards of progress and behaviour of pupils.
• Committed to inclusion and able to recognise and nurture every child’s academic and personal development.
• Experienced in assessment and feedback strategies.
• Resilient and prepared to go the extra mile to make a difference.
• Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

What We Offer

• A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters.
• A strong, collaborative culture of hard‑working, dedicated staff who support one another.
• Skilled and enthusiastic staff committed to further developing their practice.
• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families.
• A commitment to CPD opportunities.
• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive governors, parents and strong links with our Church.

School Visits

• Thursday 29th January 9:15 am and 5 pm
• Friday 30th January 4:15 pm

About the Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a multi‑academy trust that has experienced rapid growth since 2016. It includes 33 schools across infant, junior, primary and secondary phases. LSP is a mixed MAT and includes both non‑denominational and Church of England schools.

Job Details

Location: Congresbury, Bristol
Contract: Fixed term, Full Time (FTC until 31 August 2027)
Salary: Grade M1 – M6 (depending on experience) £32,916–45,352
Salary: Grade M1 – UP3 £31,650–49,084 (note: multiple ranges are listed)
Start date: To be confirmed
Application closing: 2 Feb 2026 9 am

Legal & EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under‑represented groups. Safeguarding and safeguarding statement: the Trust and St Andrew’s CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our 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.