Fixed Term, Full-time
KS1 Teacher Vacancy – LSP-S281
School: West Leigh Infant School
Westfield Drive
Backwell
Bristol, BS48 3NG
Hours: Full-time (Monday & Friday)
Contract: Fixed Term
Salary: TMS 1 – 6 (£32,916- £45,352 fte)
Start Date: 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027
West Leigh Infant School is strongly committed to the community it serves. This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a very supportive team dedicated to ‘making a difference’ for each of our children.
West Leigh Infants is federated with Backwell Juniors and both schools are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership MAT.
The Role
We are currently reviewing our staffing structure and looking for an inspiring KS1 Teacher to join our happy and successful school on a fixed term basis.
Your experience, qualities and skills will include:
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Commitment to continually seek improvement
• Commitment to raising standards and achievement
• A passion for Primary Learning
• A strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
We can offer you:
• A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn
• A friendly and successful school
• A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff
• A positive learning environment
• Supportive staff, governors, parents and community
Visits to school
Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
All applications should be received through our eRecruit system.
Closing Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 29th June 2026
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools is 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.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.