Reception EYFS Teacher

Eteach; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Bishop's Stortford seeks a passionate Reception EYFS Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes high teaching standards, student well-being, and collaboration among staff to foster a nurturing environment for young learners.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Teacher pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Able to self-start and work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum and ensure high standards of student progress.
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Use assessment data to monitor student progress and set targets.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Integrity

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

QTS Qualified

Job description

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.

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

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..

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.