Reception EYFS Teacher
Avanti Brook Primary School, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 - MPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
About us and the role
Are you a passionate and dedicated Reception EYFS Teacher with a commitment to excellence and a love of learning?
We are looking for a Reception EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant, values-driven team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.
We are committed to holistic education rooted in strong moral values, respect, and spiritual insight. Our teachers play a vital role in modelling these values, delivering outstanding teaching, and building strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
We are seeking someone who:
- Strives for the highest standards of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and integrity in all areas of practice.
- Plans creatively and differentiates effectively to meet the needs of all learners.
- Works collaboratively and proactively as part of a committed staff team.
If you are ready to inspire young minds and be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact, then apply today!
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
Avanti Brook is a brand-new, state-of-the-art primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. It’s the first carbon neutral school in Hertfordshire.“I feel like words don’t do this school justice, because as soon as you walk into the school, as soon as you open the door, the only word that comes to mind is ‘wow’!” Sarah Samuels, Early Years Lead.
Avanti Brook is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “I joined Avanti, because it’s such a new school, that it will be shaped and grow with its children, pupils and staff, and that opportunity really excites me” - Class Teacher
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.
What will you do?
- Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
- Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behaviour, and promote student well-being.
- Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.
- Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
What are we looking for?
- Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
- QTS Qualified
- Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
- Shows initiative and takes personal responsibility for their own actions with the motivation to work very hard, embrace any activity that is in the interests of protecting and education children and to continually raise standards. Can initiate, complete and finish; be effectively strategic and where appropriate, innovative
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role..
What the school offers its staff
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
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Avanti Brook Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 32 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Avanti Brook Primary School website
- Email address
- bhavika.padhiar@avanti.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Avanti Brook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bhavika.padhiar@avanti.org.uk.
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