Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher - Year 3 

Salary: £32,916 - £37,101 (M1 to M3) 

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity leave 

Contract Length: Fixed until November 2027 - or until post holder returns 

Hours: Full Time 

Provisional Start Date: 2 November 2026 

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future?   

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving, two-form entry primary school where collaboration and creativity are at the heart of everything we do!  

At Herons Moor Academy, you’ll work alongside a partner teacher in a supportive and dynamic environment, delivering high-quality teaching that motivates and challenges pupils to achieve their very best. We pride ourselves on fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love of learning in every child.   

Applications from ECT's are warmly encouraged, we’ll support you every step of the way.  

About you: 

You will be: 

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification. 
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high-quality lessons across relevant key stages. 
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students. 
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. 
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning. 
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development 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 Herons’ Moor Academy:  

Herons’ Moor Academy is a two-form entry primary school with a thriving nursery provision located in Weston-super-Mare. We believe that 'happy children are successful children'.    

We are a school that thrives on inclusion and strong pastoral and academic provision and welcome children and families to join our school community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, colleagues and other local community groups works closely together to ensure our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, and a strong sense of agency and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.  

Why CLF? 

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 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 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: 6 September 2026 @ 11.59pm 

Short-listing: 7 September 2026 

Interviews: 11 September 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. 

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.