Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £45,352 (M1 to M6 based on 1.0 FTE) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover Contract Length: Fixed until 31/10/2027 or on the return of the current post holder (maternity cover) Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Provisional Start Date: 02 November 2026 We are looking for an inspirational KS1 Teacher to join our team and teach a Year 2 class, with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our pupils. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children in our trust. Our commitment to high expectations and standards, a joy-filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching means that we can create more opportunities for the lifelong success of our pupils as they become young adults. About you: You will be: a qualified teacher. able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages. able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students. a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning. empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others. highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained. 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 Uphill Village Academy: Uphill Village Academy is a vibrant primary school located in Weston-super-Mare. We are a school that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision and welcome children and families to join our school community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups work closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way. 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: 27 September 2026 @11.59pm • Short-listing: 29 September 2026 • Interviews: 06 October 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. Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. 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.