Reception Class Teacher (maternity Cover)

Bristol, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy Connaught
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
M1 32,916 - M6 45,352
Posted
14th November 2025
Start Date
19th January 2026
Expires
8th December 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
19th January 2026
Job ID
1518114
Job Reference
Reception Class Teacher (Mater
Start Date
19th January 2026
Contract Type :Fixed term contract Job ID: 1518114




POST: Reception Teacher (Maternity Cover)



RESPONSIBLE TO: The Principal, members of Senior Leadership Team (SLT)



RESPONSIBLE FOR: Classroom Teaching Assistants



LOCATION: Oasis Academy Connaught



START DATE: Mid-January



SALARY: Main Pay Scale (M1 31,650 - M6 43,607) + plus Teachers' Pension Scheme)



WORKING PATTERN: Full time (32.5 hours per week) - Mon-Fri



CONTRACT: Fixed Term until 31/08/2026



DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced



JOB PURPOSE:


To offer all learners an effective education in a stimulating environment, which provides equality of opportunity for all To deliver the learning experiences relevant to the age and ability group/subject To work in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions document. At this school the following areas have been highlighted as being of particular importance.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:



A. Teaching


Be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes Set high standards of work and behaviour in the class and all other areas of the school Understand and commit whole-school systems that are vital for the effective functioning of the school - both for behaviour and for efficient teaching Plan for progression across the age and ability range you teach, designing effective lessons/programmes of work for which support and challenge all pupils. Teach stimulating, well organised lessons, using an appropriate range of teaching strategies Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives and monitoring learners' progress Provide timely, accurate and constructive feedback on learners' attainment, progress and areas for development Advise and work collaboratively with the Principal and others on the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
B. Performance management


Participate fully with arrangements made in the school's performance management policy

C. Professional development


Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils' progress, attainment and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary Be responsible for your own continuous professional development and participate fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your performance management, understanding that the coaching of 'teacher craft' is an integral part of our school.
D. Health and well-being


Establish a purposeful and safe learning environment for learners Manage learners' behaviour constructively by establishing and maintaining a clear and positive framework for discipline, in line with the school's behaviour policy Use a range of behaviour management techniques and strategies adapting them as necessary to promote self-control and independence of all learners Raise all concerns regarding the behaviour, progress or welfare/child protection of any learner with the appropriately identified person Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

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E. Team working and collaboration


Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them Cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document

F. External examinations


Participate in arrangements for external examinations and assessment within the remit of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document

G. Management


Contribute to the professional development of other teachers and take an active role in professional development sessions Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
H. Administration


Participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within the remit of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document Register the attendance of and supervise learners, before, during or after school sessions as appropriate

I. Exercise of particular duties


Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal

J. Safeguarding Children



Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.



OTHER:


Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document Communicate and consult with the parents/carers of learners Communicate and co-operate with any relevant external bodies Be fully conversant with the school's procedures and policies

Note



This job description is not your contract of employment nor any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.



The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.



The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.



Class Teacher - Person Specification


Our Purpose


Oasis Academy Connaught is part of the Oasis Community Learning family, a multi-academy sponsor with the express purpose of transforming schools into community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.



Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a 'can do' culture which nurtures confident and competent people.




Safeguarding Statement:




Oasis Academy Connaught is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4217860
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Bristol, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned