Teacher

Abbey Farm Educate Together  has a vacancy for a forward thinking teacher experienced in teaching KS2 to join our team teaching in our brand-new building from September 2026.

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?
• Do you consider yourself a flexible, forward thinking teacher who can teach throughout KS2.
• 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 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
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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 Monday 23rd February at 9am. 

• All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide references that confirm their suitability for the role.
• We have a robust child protection policy in place, and all staff are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Regular safeguarding training is provided to ensure all staff remain vigilant and informed on current safeguarding issues.

For further information about our safeguarding policies and procedures, please visit our website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare any convictions or cautions, including those which are considered 'spent' unless they are 'protected' under the Act.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.