Primary Teacher at E-ACT Merchants' Academy

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Expired
  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/EMA/81257
  Location
Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 9AJ
  Contract Type
Fixed Term/Maternity Cover
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£19,749.60 - £27,211.20 Annually (Actual)
M1-M6, Maternity cover teacher post from January 2026, part time - 19.5 hours per week (Mon-Wed).
  Closing Date
9:00am, 11th Dec 2025
  Start Date
January 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
TBC
   Interview Date(s)           TBC

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About this Role

Job Title: Primary School Teacher 

E-ACT Merchants Academy Primary- Think Big, Do the Right Thing, Team Spirit 

E-ACT Merchants Academy Primary is a dynamic and welcoming school located in South Bristol, committed to delivering high-quality education in a nurturing environment. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. We have high expectations of all our children, encouraging them to follow our school rules of ‘Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Safe’. 

Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide a broad, engaging curriculum that encourages curiosity and confidence. As part of the E-ACT network, staff benefit from strong professional development opportunities and a shared vision of excellence across our academies. 

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you. 

We are looking for a Primary Teacher to develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences for all students, ensuring progression is central to all lesson plans and giving our students the confidence to think big for themselves as they progress through our academy.

 Key responsibilities:

  • Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes.
  • Have knowledge of a range of approaches to assessment, including questioning, oral assessment and self-assessment and the importance of formative assessment.
  • Know how to identify and support learners affected by changes or difficulties in their personal circumstances.
  • Know the statutory framework for professional duties of teachers, an awareness of the policies and practices of the academy and share in the collective responsibility for their implementation.
  • Create an inviting and stimulating environment both within the classroom and outdoors, including the celebration of pupils' achievements.

Pay range: M1-M6 - £19,749.60 - £27,211.20 - FTE £32,916.00 - £45,352.00. 19.5 hours per week, fixed term maternity contract.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • QTS or recognised equivalent
  • Degree in subject specialism
  • Effective classroom management
  • Effective use of assessment data to inform appropriate teaching and learning to raise standards
  • Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. 

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. 

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. 

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Financial and Lifestyle 

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

 Professional Growth and Development 

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

 Culture and Wellbeing 

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.  

How to apply: 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.  


Contact Details

  Recruitment & Onboarding Hub
  Recruit@E-ACT.org.uk


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