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Class Teacher

Employer
Avanti Meadows
Location
Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
MPS 1 - MPS 6
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
10th May 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1547126
Job Reference
545
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1547126

About The Role

Step into a classroom where curiosity is encouraged, effort is celebrated, and every child is known as an individual. At Avanti Meadows, we are looking for a Class Teacher who can bring learning to life while maintaining high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. You will guide pupils through their learning journey with care and clarity, using assessment and insight to help them move forward with confidence.

​Alongside a supportive team, you will contribute to a school culture that balances strong academic outcomes with a deep commitment to wellbeing and personal growth.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

  • Deliver high-quality teaching that ensures strong progress, attainment, and inclusive learning for all pupils, adapting practice to meet a wide range of needs.
  • Plan, prepare, and assess effectively using a range of strategies and data to set ambitious targets and support continuous pupil development.
  • Create a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment, maintaining high expectations for behaviour, conduct, and relationships.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external partners to support pupil wellbeing, achievement, and the wider life of the school.
  • Uphold statutory responsibilities, including safeguarding, professional standards, and ongoing development, contributing positively to the ethos of the school and Trust.

Why should you apply

You will be working in a fantastic environment. 

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. 

We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more;

  • Great opportunities for professional development
  • Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
  • Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
  • Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
  • Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

  • Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject 
  • Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers
  • Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
  • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Further Information

Pre-employment Checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Avanti Meadows 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.
Avanti Meadows

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