Class Teacher

On behalf of the whole Ridgeway Farm CE Academy family, we are delighted to welcome you to our fabulous school. We have been on the most wonderful journey since our opening in September 2016. Ridgeway Farm is very special to us because we have watched it grow from plans on paper to the established and successful school it is today. We are incredibly proud of the fact that our school was judged to be ‘Good’ within 3 years of opening in both the Ofsted and Church Inspections in 2019. We have grown in number over the years but we have maintained a very special family feel – we call ourselves the Ridgeway Farm Family because that’s what we are.

We work together to ensure that our children and staff have everything they need to succeed. One of the children explained it beautifully to an inspector by saying: ‘It’s like we have two headteachers.” We are ambitious and strive for excellence in all we do and we make sure that the happiness and safety of our school family is our top priority.

As an academy within the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust, Ridgeway Farm’s Christian vision and values are firmly rooted in all we do, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where children of all faiths and none can thrive. We are incredibly proud of the way our children value and celebrate difference. Our vision is woven into our curriculum, which is active and engaging and enables children to learn, develop and practise the skills and values that they will need to succeed in, and beyond, the school environment.

We think our academy is a very special place to be – but you don’t have to take our word for it. You are warmly encouraged to come and pay us a visit.

“Believe, Learn, Grow”

Our vision is for all children to believe in themselves and develop a love of lifelong learning as we grow together as part of God’s family.

To help the children understand this vision we teach the parable of the Mustard Seed, Matthew 13:31-32. The children understand that although they may seem or feel small, that through believing, learning and growing, we grow into mighty trees.

We will believe: -

That we can fulfil our potential;

That each voice is important;

In ourselves and in each other.

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

We will learn: -

Actively and creatively;

In a happy and safe environment;

To love ourselves and celebrate our uniqueness;

To become more independent and resilient.

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

We will grow: -

In wisdom, love and compassion – treating others as we want to be treated;

To be curious – asking questions about the world around us;

Into active citizens contributing to our community;

Together as part of God’s family.

Colossians 2:7

Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Our daily life at Ridgeway Farm CE Academy is underpinned by 12 Christian values. These are taught and modelled by all members of the school community.

• Thankfulness
• Trust
• Perseverance
• Justice
• Friendship
• Truthfulness
• Generosity
• Compassion
• Courage
• Forgiveness
• Service
• Respect

Benefits of working for the Blue Kite Trust Academy:

• Opportunities for collaboration and CPD across the Trust
• Inspire teacher training
• Commitment to nationally agreed pay and terms
• Excellent pension scheme including generous employer contributions
• Childcare vouchers
• Flexible and family friendly policies
• Advice and counselling support
• GP and other wellbeing support services

Come and join us working at our great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team.

We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed individuals.

We believe our schools should be vibrant, friendly places where the children are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in teaching skills, sharing knowledge and building special memories that children will take with them through the rest of their lives.

We believe that through inspirational teaching, determination, a lot of love and a lot of laughter, the children in our schools can achieve their greatest potential, regardless of their starting points in life.

We believe in teaching, modelling values and preparing them for life in the 21st Century and we believe that in doing so we will give them a solid foundation for their future.

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