Classroom Teacher

Job Title: Classroom Teacher 

Actual Annual Salary: £34,069 - £46,940 (M1 to M6) 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Hours: Full-time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday  

Provisional Start Date: 4 January 2027   

Your opportunity to inspire, nurture and challenge a mixed Year 4/Year 5 class, helping every child to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. 

We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Class Teacher who is passionate about delivering outstanding learning experiences for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing, values driven school at the heart of a diverse community, where children are encouraged to believe in themselves, embrace challenges and recognise that anything is possible. 

You will play a key role in delivering an engaging and aspirational curriculum, fostering curiosity, creativity and resilience, while supporting pupils to become confident, responsible and successful learners. As a restorative practice school, we are committed to building positive relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment where every child is championed to thrive both academically and personally. 

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 Queen Margaret Academy: 

Queen Margaret Academy is a nurturing, single-form entry primary school located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.  

We aim to provide an ethos where positive attitudes and values are fostered, where children can feel confident and secure, where independence, self-discipline and respect for others can develop alongside a balanced range of learning opportunities for all children.  

Our values-based school cultivates curiosity and creativity through an inspiring and aspirational curriculum where learning is at the heart of all that we do. Our children are empowered to become resilient, responsible and confident in a safe and supportive environment. Everyone is challenged and championed to thrive and achieve as individuals, helping them to find their place in the world.  

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: 8 November 2026 @11.59pm  

Short-listing: 9 November 2026 

Interviews: 16 November 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 sponsorship: This role may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, subject to the candidate meeting the applicable Home Office eligibility and salary requirements. Full-time and 0.8 FTE positions will generally meet the required salary threshold; for other part-time working arrangements, eligibility will depend on the salary applicable to the role and the candidate's working pattern. To help us assess whether sponsorship may be available, we encourage candidates who require sponsorship to provide their current salary information when completing the 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.