Job Description

Employer
Avanti Gardens School
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS1 - MPS6
Posted
7th October 2025
Start Date
5th January 2026
Expires
2nd November 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
5th January 2026
Job ID
1512563
Job Reference
381
Start Date
5th January 2026
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1512563
Please note: While this role will be primarily based in Oasis, teaching of other classes might be required.

Ideally starting January 2026, though April 2026 start can be considered

About us and the role

Join Avanti Gardens, where learning is supported with care, respect, and high expectations. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about helping every pupil succeed and who thrives in a collaborative environment that values both professional development and the wider school community.



The role will be partly based in the Oasis class - our enhanced learning provision class of around 10 children. In Oasis, we aim to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where pupils can thrive both academically and socially.



We are dedicated to offering a personalised approach to learning, meeting the unique needs of each individual, and fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and a love for learning. Through tailored academic support and specialised interventions for Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we empower our pupils to reach their full potential, build confidence, and develop essential life skills.



Oasis is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. While this role will be primarily based in Oasis, teaching of other classes might be required.


If you are committed to inspiring and supporting every pupil to reach their potential, please apply to join our team!


School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.


Avanti Gardens is a primary school situated in Fishponds, Bristol. The school is housed in a beautiful campus, that was previously an all-through school, and before that part of Bristol University, which means it has many facilities that primary schools don't, like a full-size auditorium and sports hall. "We're really fortunate, even though we are in the middle of Bristol, there's lot of outdoor areas that we can use." - Mrs Rodgers, Inclusion Lead.



Avanti Gardens was graded "Good" in all areas in 2024. Our school is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. The school is inspiring place to be that places value on pupil wellbeing, "pupils know how to care for their minds and bodies through weekly singing and yoga" - (OFSTED).



"I think what makes Avanti unique, is the focus on the whole child, giving pupils opportunities to show compassion, show kindness, as well as understanding their place as citizens of the world." - Matt Newman, Assistant Principal



Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student's unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.



Principal: Mr Harry Penny



OFSTED Rating: Good



Opened: 1st November 2019



"At Avanti Gardens, we underpin everything we do, with our values and ethos, which looks to develop children in a more holistic way, preparing them to be able to contribute to the wider community." - Harry Penny, Principal.

What will you do?

Plan and deliver high-quality teaching tailored to the needs, abilities, and prior knowledge of all pupils, ensuring progress and attainment. Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and pupils' well-being. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, governors, external agencies, and the Avanti Schools Trust to support pupils' learning and development. Assess, monitor, and provide feedback on pupils' progress, using data to inform planning and improve outcomes. Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.



You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:


Great opportunities for professional development Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility) O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps) Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

Qualified to bachelor's degree level in relevant or allied subject QTS qualified Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks



Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.



Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.



Diversity and Inclusion



We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.


Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.