Primary Teacher

Are you eager to join an exceptional primary school setting from September for the whole academic year. We're seeking a passionate Primary Teacher for a long-term placement in a highly respected Bristol primary school—a warm, inclusive, and richly resourced setting.

About the School

• Outstanding-rated by Ofsted in November 2023, with all key areas judged outstanding: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and early years provision.

• The largest primary school in Bristol, with around 800+ pupils aged 3 to 11, offering a truly diverse learning environment.

• School values of “aspire, accept, appreciate and contribute” are deeply embedded, shaping the culture and relationships across the community.

Curriculum & Enrichment

• A “Story-Centred Curriculum”, where narrative links subjects like history, geography, and science to support deeper learning and engagement.

• Reading is a priority: synthetic phonics from Reception, matched reading books, ongoing staff training, and a well-resourced library to nurture enjoyment and fluency.

• Truly broad learning across subjects—with structured writing lessons, contextual maths, and real-world applications—complemented by specialist teaching in areas such as art, music, languages, and STEM.

Facilities & Activities

• Excellent facilities include a gymnasium, cooking room, indoor climbing wall, external traversing walls, and the Dirac Centre for science, maths, geography, and PE.

• A vibrant co-curricular life: more than 20 after-school clubs, around 20 school trips per year, a Year 6 residential, plus competitive sports and national-level success in swimming.

• Annual class performances (Christmas and summer), giving every child a role, helping build confidence and community spirit.

Why This Role Matters

This school is more than just well-run—it’s a school where children flourish. Pupils love learning, behave with integrity, and benefit from inclusive and consistent routines from Reception through to Year 6.

Why join us?

• Long-term teaching role: September through to July—ideal for professionals seeking stability and continuity.

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly.

• Join a school where staff feel valued, and children make excellent progress across academic, personal and social domains. Values aren’t just words—they’re part of the daily experience here.

• Outstanding professional learning environment, with support from both school leadership and our Protocol team.

Your Role Will Include

• Delivering inspiring, narrative-led lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.

• Fostering strong relationships with pupils, parents, and staff to create an inclusive classroom where all children thrive.

• Assessing and adapting teaching to support high standards of progress across Key Stages.

• Contributing to the rich enrichment offer—whether clubs, performances, sports or school events.

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Hold QTS or relevant teaching experience in UK primary settings.

• Are committed to high expectations for every pupil and excited about story-based learning.

• Communicate clearly, collaborate positively, and adapt flexibly to school needs.

• Want to be part of a school that embraces diversity and shared values as the foundation for success.

At Protocol Education, we connect teachers to schools where their values, strengths, and ambitions align. We'll provide tailored support—making sure you're confident and ready from your first day to your last.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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