Class Primary Teacher

Your opportunity to help shape a brand‑new academy

Affinity Partnerships is supporting Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) with recruitment for this role as part of our ongoing partnership.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Airfield Primary Academy, a brand new primary school opening in September 2026, and to be part of the founding team shaping an academy from its very first intake of children.

Opening initially with one Reception class only, Airfield Primary Academy will welcome its first 30 pupils and grow year on year to become a thriving three‑form‑entry primary school with nursery, serving the expanding Haywood Village community in Weston-Super-Mare.

As a Class Teacher covering PPA and leadership, you will be used to planning and consistently delivering high quality lessons. You will have experience in delivering all areas of the curriculum, with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. We are looking for professionals who have excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of work and behaviour.

Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) should also consider applying for this role, alongside aspirational teachers who are considering teacher training.

The Role:

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated teacher with a strong commitment to early years education and child‑centred practice. This role offers the opportunity to help design and embed excellent teaching, learning and routines from the outset, ensuring strong foundations for pupils’ learning and development.

You will use your skills, creativity and professional judgement to deliver high‑quality teaching that supports children’s academic progress, personal development and wellbeing. Working collaboratively within a growing team, you will contribute to shaping the culture, curriculum and ethos of our new academy.

For the right candidate, we would consider flexible working arrangements and staff who may already be in a teaching role and looking for more days in addition to their current commitments. We would welcome all teachers, especially those with interest and or experience of leadership for a curriculum area, safeguarding, Early Years or SEND.

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.
• highly competent in all elements of the Teachers’ Standards and your achievements and contribution will be substantial and sustained as an Upper Pay Scale teacher.

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 Airfield Primary Academy:

Airfield Primary Academy is a brand‑new primary school opening in September 2026 on the former Weston Airfield site in Haywood Village, Weston-Super-Mare. The school will serve the local community of Haywood Village, a growing development of around 6,500 homes, and will form an integral part of the area’s educational provision.

The academy will open initially with 30 Reception pupils, growing year by year to accommodate up to 630 pupils when full. In addition, the site will include a 102‑place nursery offering all‑year‑round provision for children aged 2-4, with separate access and a dedicated kitchen.

The purpose‑built school will be set within extensive outdoor spaces designed to support learning and play, including nature areas, grass and all‑weather sports pitches and shared community sports facilities. These resources will help establish the academy as a vibrant hub for both education and community life.

As a new school within Cabot Learning Federation, Airfield Primary Academy offers a unique opportunity to help shape its ethos, routines and traditions from day one, working collaboratively to embed high‑quality practice and create a welcoming, aspirational environment for pupils, families and staff alike.

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 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.