Primary Teacher

Job Title:

Primary Teacher

Location:

Brookthorpe Hall School, Gloucester, GL4 0UN

Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

Salary:
Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher who believes every child deserves the chance to thrive. You’ll deliver personalised, high‑quality learning for primary‑aged pupils with diverse and complex needs, helping them build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for individuals and small groups
• Track, record and report on pupil progress
• Create a safe, structured and inspiring primary classroom environment
• Develop and review personalised plans (IEPs, IBPs)
• Support LSAs and other staff to deliver consistent, high‑quality learning
• Work effectively with challenging behaviour and promote self‑regulation
• Communicate clearly with families, colleagues and wider professionals
• Safeguard and promote pupil wellbeing at all times

• QTS or degree level equivalent
• Primary teaching, grade 4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language and Mathematics
• Strong understanding of primary practice, SEN and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach
• Commitment to professional standards and ongoing development
• A passion for helping young learners achieve their full potential

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; hundreds of UK and international discounts;
  Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme;
  Critical illness cover;
  Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 7 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs, including SEMH, ASD and complex trauma. The school is part of Options Autism, a leader in specialist care and education for children with autism and complex needs.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.