Join our friendly staff team at Bristol Waldorf School, a happy and unique two-form entry Kindergarten, where everyone is offered a warm welcome.
Rooted from the Waldorf curriculum, we've created an environment where every child is recognised as special and unique, and where we have high expectations for our children. We strive to make our school an exciting place to learn, where we celebrate uniqueness by helping every child to achieve their potential.
We welcome applications from candidates with or without Waldorf experience. We are committed to engaging with educators from all backgrounds.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
• Able to plan and deliver excellent and engaging teaching for our children.
• Able to set high expectations of the children's learning and behaviour.
• Able to lead the development of a curriculum area throughout the school.
• Supports and can promote the values and Waldorf curriculum of our school.
• Well organised, passionate about their work and can work well as part of a team
We can offer you:
• Motivated children who want to learn.
• Supportive colleagues.
• A commitment to your continuing professional development.
• Leadership which is committed to innovative teaching practices and reducing excessive teacher workload.
• Well-resourced classes in spacious and beautiful grounds.
About the post:
We are looking for a part time teacher with either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYT) to start working with us in September 2025. This role is being offered as permanent contract. If you are interested in becoming part of our team then we encourage you to come and visit our school to see us at work. Please contact the school office to arrange a time to visit or for an informal discussion with our Headteacher.
Closing date: 2nd June
Shortlisting & candidates informed by: 3rd June
Interviews: 5th June
We reserve the right to close applications early and appoint before the published closing date. References may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
Safeguarding Statement
Bristol Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Data Barring services check. As part of our safer recruitment procedures we will not accept any CV’s. Applicants must complete the application form provided.
Bristol Waldorf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.