Summary

Part of Cheviot Learning Trust
Name
Abbeyfields First School
Address
Abbot's Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZ
School type
Academy, ages 3 to 9
Education phase
Primary
Age range
3 to 9
Size
334 pupils enrolled
Website address
https://afs.cheviotlt.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

About Abbeyfields First School

Abbeyfields is located in the Kirkhill area of Morpeth, not far from the town centre. We are a mainstream first school for children aged three to nine, incorporating a Nursery class, with 360 children currently on roll.

We are proud to share with you why we feel that ours is a truly wonderful nurturing, inclusive and educational environment for all children. We strive to provide a place which is both stimulating and safe, where children are given the best possible start to their education and an excellent foundation for life in today’s ever changing world. We want the children and their families to be happy and love coming to school!

Our dedicated staff ensure that students are challenged to meet their potential, in a supportive environment. We have a holistic view of education and pride ourself on offering a fully rounded educational experience. It is not only in the academic sphere where our students excel. Our commitment to extra-curricular activities is very strong, and we offer our students an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. We believe there is something here for everyone.

We have many amazing people working here. People who are knowledgeable, passionate and committed. Some people spend their career with us, some because they’ve found their niche, others are with us because of the opportunities to grow and develop. We want great people working for us. To get the best, we will always offer the best in terms of employment and opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are important to us - we are all individual and shaped by our personal characteristics, backgrounds, knowledge, skills and experience. We believe we provide a great place to work. We are very proud of our staff, students and our legacy. Please take a moment to look through our website to get an insight into what our school has to offer.

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.

Location and map

Abbot's Way, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LZ

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