Early Years Foundation Teacher

We are looking for a colleague to join our friendly and welcoming team of EYFS practitioners who has the ability to work across the EYFS.

At Maiden Beech Primary Academy, we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon the continuous drive and passion for excellence displayed by our committed staff.

We are looking for an outstanding EYFS teacher.

You will need to be either an outstanding classroom practitioner already, or an ECT that can demonstrate the potential to become outstanding quickly, with a commitment to continuous professional development.

You will also need to have good behaviour management skills and the ability to inspire and develop students in order to raise standards and maximise their potential.

What we offer:

Employee Rewards scheme High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

A Trust wide leadership competencies framework

A professional leadership development coach

A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy

Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and driven through The Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.

Do please come to visit us and see what an exciting opportunity our school can offer to a teacher looking to be the best they can be and make a significant contribution to narrowing the gap in achievement and attainment for our students.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact the HR team at Or call

All application forms should be fully completed. Incomplete application forms will not be considered. We do not accept CVs.

Closing Date for applications: Midnight, Friday 26th April 2024.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.