10 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

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

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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

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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