Class Teacher
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade M1 – UPS3 depending on experience (£32,916 - £51,048)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
The Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled class teacher to join our staff team from September. We are flexible with year groups and always want to work to people’s strengths. Please let us know your preference of Key Stage on your application.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is ambitious, not only for themselves but for all pupils, particularly our most disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- Shows commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of children.
- Is an excellent team player and is able to work in collaboration with their partner teacher, support team and Senior Leadership Team.
- Is dedicated and passionate about transforming the lives of children through their education.
- Has excellent behaviour management skills and is committed to delivering our inclusive universal provision viewing all behaviour as communication.
- Is creative and driven to create engaging, fun and inspirational lessons for their class.
We can offer you:
- A school that is on a journey of school improvement.
- An inclusive school committed to supporting all pupils through the development of strong relationships.
- A school that is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the best possible educational experience every day.
- A well-resourced curriculum with a shared Trust pedagogy.
- An inclusive team committed to staff and pupil wellbeing.
- A comprehensive and ambitious CPD offer led by the Trust to support the school’s journey forwards.
- A leadership team who will encourage you and support your continued development.
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
Our School
Horfield is a two-form entry primary school looking to enhance their provision as they continue on their school development journey. We are looking forward to welcoming a new permanent head teacher in September who will join a warm and inclusive community striving to ensure every child reaches their full potential.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please apply using our E-recruitment system. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.
Closing Date: Monday 8 June 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its 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.
A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.