The posting
Job Title: Class Teacher - Year 4
Salary: £32,916 - £37,101 (M1 to M3)
Contract Type: Maternity Cover until 19 Nov 2027 (or on the return of the current post holder)
Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Provisional Start Date: 23 November 2026 (Subject to completion of pre-employment checks)
Your opportunity to make a lasting difference as a Class Teacher at Summerhill Academy
We are seeking a passionate and committed Year 4 Class Teacher to join Summerhill Academy, where you will deliver high‑quality teaching across the primary curriculum and help every child develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to shape learning, nurture curiosity and support pupils’ progress at every stage of their primary education.
We are looking for an inspirational teacher to cover maternity leave, with a passion for delivering excellent educational experiences for our pupils. You will have the opportunity to use your talents to play a key role in championing the success and life chances of all children within Cabot Learning Federation. Our commitment to high expectations, a joy‑filled contemporary curriculum and excellent teaching enables us to create meaningful opportunities for lifelong success as our pupils grow and flourish.
At Summerhill Academy, you will join a supportive and ambitious team, committed to inclusion, safeguarding and continuous improvement, where professional development and collaboration are actively encouraged.
About you:
You will be:
- a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- able to deliver the primary curriculum effectively and consistently teach high‑quality, well‑structured lessons that promote strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.
- confident in meeting the needs of diverse learners, including pupils eligible for pupil premium, looked after children, those with SEND, EAL pupils and high‑attaining learners.
- a reflective and adaptable practitioner, with secure subject and curriculum knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development.
- a strong communicator, able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents, and contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.
- committed to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment, underpinned by high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
- able to recognise, value and support opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, enriching pupils’ experiences and fostering a love of learning.
- empowered to develop your own expert practice and, where appropriate, support and influence the practice of others.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Summerhill Academy:
Summerhill Academy is a junior school located in St George, Bristol. We provide a wide-ranging and inspiring curriculum to meet the needs of the diverse community that we serve.
High standards of teaching and learning, delivered in a kind, caring, inclusive environment, ensure that all children thrive. Children leave Summerhill Academy with a sense of community and purpose, filled with the skills and confidence needed to allow them to achieve the best they can in their future lives.
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
- Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
- Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
- Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
- Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
- A collaborative culture which supports workload.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!
Recruitment timeline:
Closing Date: 2 October 2026
Shortlisting: 5 October 2026
Interviews: 12 October 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role, where it meets the minimum salary threshold set out by government, based on the hours required. Candidates are advised to check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
