Year 1 Class Teacher

Year 1 Class Teacher

Bristol, Bristol

Mainscale

Fixed term contract

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

We are seeking an exceptional class teacher to join our enthusiastic and supportive team at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.

Our school is a single form entry, multicultural school located in Fishponds, Bristol. We foster a warm and inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

• Able to provide excellent pastoral care, ensuring the wellbeing and personal development of every child in the class
• Committed and passionate about pupil learning
• Well organised and enthusiastic
• Able to show initiative
• Able to work collaboratively with all members of the school community
• Able to motivate, inspire and lead others
• Willing to 'go the extra mile' for our children and families
• Able to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge our pupils
• Able to uphold the ethos and values of the school, driving standards to enable the best outcomes for all children

The role is a fixed term contract for one year to cover a maternity leave, from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027. We welcome Catholic teachers and non‑Catholic teachers who are supportive of the Catholic ethos. We welcome applications from all cultures and faiths.

• Highly motivated and well behaved pupils
• The support of an experienced and dedicated team
• A caring Christian ethos
• Local government pension scheme
• Option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• Full training and a commitment to professional development for all staff
• A modern, well‑resourced environment
• Fishponds is in easy reach of Bristol's city centre while being near to local parks as well as a wide variety of local shops including Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi. Transport links including the M32, the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path and local bus services are also very close to the school. There is plenty of on‑road parking. The school has a wonderfully diverse community which makes us both unique and special.