Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £37,101 - £45,352 (M3 to M6)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: 01 September 2026 (Subject to pre-employment checks)

Your opportunity to inspire, nurture and shape young learners

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join Woodlands Academy, where you will have the opportunity to deliver a broad and engaging primary curriculum and make a lasting impact on pupils’ learning and development.

At Woodlands Academy, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment where all children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will inspire curiosity, foster a love of learning and support pupils to grow both academically and personally as they progress through their primary years.

Our commitment to high expectations, strong relationships and a rich, joy-filled curriculum ensures that every child is supported to succeed. As part of our trust, you will contribute to improving life chances and championing the success of all pupils, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and character they need for the future.

About you:

You will be:

• a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) with a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• able to deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that promote progress and inspire a love of learning across subjects.
• committed to meeting the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, looked after children and those with high attainment.
• skilled in creating a positive, well-managed classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• confident in using assessment effectively to monitor progress, inform teaching and support pupil outcomes.
• a strong communicator who can build positive and supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
• dedicated to promoting equality, inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils.
• proactive in contributing to the wider life of the school and enriching pupils’ experiences beyond the classroom.
• committed to your own professional development and reflective practice, while supporting and collaborating with colleagues.
• highly competent in the Teachers’ Standards, with the ability to make a sustained and positive contribution (particularly for Upper Pay Scale applicants).

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Woodland Academy:

Woodlands Academy is a single-form entry primary school, with a nursery provision situated in Stockwood, Bristol. Our school is hidden off the main road, but has amazing school grounds with extensive field space, a forest area, a garden and three ponds.

At Woodlands, children are at the centre of everything we do. We aim to offer our pupils an education which supports and challenges every child to reach their full potential. We want children to leave Woodlands ready for the next stage of their education with age-appropriate life skills; respectful of others, their community and of themselves and resilient being able to face challenges bravely and confidently. They should be proud of their behaviour and their attitude towards learning. 

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and caring school with a family feel, who work in partnership with families and agencies to support children to make sure that they try their best, feel happy and safe and achieve well. All of the staff at Woodlands are proud of our school and the children who attend it.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 15 June 2026 @11.59pm
• Shortlisting: 16 June 2026
• Interviews: 23 June 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.   

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.