Teacher

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for a teacher to join us as we open up our next year group – year 2. Are you a forward thinking teacher who can teach throughout EYFS and KS1. This is to join the recently opened Educate Together primary school in Abbey Farm, Swindon. Teaching in our brand-new building, delivered by the DfE Free School’s Team in September 2022.

The 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 looking for a candidate with a strong passion and experience in EYFS/KS1, with a focus on child led learning essential. The drive to embrace, adapt and be unafraid to try new things is also key.

We are part of an 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?
• Do you consider yourself a flexible, forward thinking teacher who can teach throughout EYFS and KS1?
• Can you demonstrate the ability to innovate and explore new ideas?
• Can you demonstrate that you can get very good progress in teaching and learning through Continuous Provision?
• 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 teachers will:

• 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
• The opportunity to build a career in the direction you choose as we grow as a MAT

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 April 30th at 9am

Interviews will be held on May 6th