Reception Teacher
Avanti Brook Primary School, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS1 – MPS6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Avanti Brook is looking for a Reception Teacher who is committed to delivering meaningful and well-structured early years education within a values-driven setting.
This role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality learning experiences that support both progress and wellbeing from the very start of a child’s school journey. You will work closely with colleagues and families to ensure every pupil is supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.
With a strong focus on inclusive practice and continuous improvement, you will contribute to a culture of high expectations and thoughtful teaching. Join us in creating a purposeful and supportive environment where children flourish.
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?
- Lead high-quality teaching and learning in Reception, ensuring all pupils make strong progress through inclusive, well-planned and engaging provision.
- Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour, independence and a love of learning.
- Use assessment effectively to plan, monitor and adapt teaching, providing clear feedback to support each child’s development and next steps.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external partners to support pupils’ wellbeing, achievement and holistic development.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, professional standards and the Avanti ethos, contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
What are we looking for?
- Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant subject or allied subject
- QTS qualified
- Genuine passion for lifelong learning
- Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
- 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
Further information about the job
Further information
Pre-employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Avanti Brook Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 67 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Avanti Brook Primary School website
- Email address
- talent@avanti.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Avanti Brook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email talent@avanti.org.uk.
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