Pre School Teacher

Abbey Farm Educate Together has a vacancy for a forward thinking teacher experienced in teaching pre- school class  to join our team teaching on a maternity cover basis form january 2027 Our school will eventually serve 420 pupils, plus pre-school and acts as a community hub for residents of the Abbey Farm development. We have a strong, values-based approach to education, using an ethical curriculum alongside the National Curriculum and EYFS Statutory Framework. We are looking for someone committed to delivering a varied education experience, creating a nurturing environment where all children, and their families, feel valued. We are part of  Educate Together Academy Trust that also has schools in Bristol, Keynsham, Bath and Weston-Super-Mare. Can you actively support our Educate Together ethos and prove you are already living it? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that is different, being part of a small dynamic team that is moulding the school as it grows? Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate and explore new ideas? Do you believe that education can be optimistic and fun to work in and that you should be able to change things? Are you flexible, keen to lend a hand and enthusiastic about the opportunities? Do you wish to be part of an excellent, hardworking, and welcoming team, where you will enthuse and motivate our children to strive for success whilst supporting the development of a healthy learning environment? Our schools operate under the following principles: Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected. Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education. Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve. As such, we look for opportunities to give voice to and work in partnership with all stakeholders of the schools. Our ideal teacherswill: Be eager to join the Educate Together Academy Trust that has a proven model and track record in teacher support, encouragement and development. Be an inspiring practitioner. Understand fully the importance of working closely with families. Be familiar with a school culture led by a strong ethos and distinct values. Be fully committed to providing an integrated education that develops the talents of all our children The Curriculum: The unique Learn Together ethical curriculum is taught every day in an integrated way along with the National Curriculum. The Learn Together curriculum covers four strands: Moral and Spiritual Equality and Justice Belief Systems Ethics and Environment We will offer teachers: A chance to work in an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive community A genuine commitment to teacher well-being and development A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within the ETAT Schools Relevant CPD opportunities to support your development We are keen to invite you to visit AFET to find out more about our school, our unique Learn Together curriculum and our ethos, please contact the office to make an appointment. Closing date is 30th September at 9am. Interviews will be held shortly afterwards. The successful candidate will start in Term 3 for a period of 12 months or the ealrier return of the post holder.