Class Teacher

Bridge Farm Primary School is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract. You will play an important role in creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed. You will join a team that values, creativity, collaboration and high expectations, with a shared commitment to helping every pupil flourish. About Bridge Farm Primary School Bridge Farm Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in Whitchurch, Bristol, with a strong reputation for high academic standards and a nurturing environment. The school values community, creativity, and collaboration, and supports every child to thrive academically and socially. Bridge Farm Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust. About Futura Learning Partnership Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues. About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

Is passionate about teaching and has high expectations Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, recognising the importance of working together to achieve the best outcomes for children. Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment in a primary school setting. Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities Our Culture and Offer We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership. Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

This is a fixed term position Start date: 04/01/2027 End date: 03/01/2028 - or earlier on the return of the postholder You will initially be in Year 5 and this may be subject to change from September.

How to Apply

To apply and find out more, please click the apply button: Closing date: 01/11/2026

Interviews: To be held shortly after

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.