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Job Title:Teacher of EYFS- Maternity Cover
Fixed Term until 31.08.2026
Hours Per Week: 32.5
Weeks Per Year: 52
E-ACT Barton Hill Academy- Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage
E-ACT Barton Hill Academy is a vibrant, diverse primary school located in the heart of Bristol. We are proud to serve a diverse community and are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires curiosity and a love of learning. Our mission is clear- at our school- All Children, All Backgrounds, All Succeeding!
As part of the E-ACT family, we benefit from strong support networks and professional development opportunities that empower staff to grow and succeed.
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our academy.
Key responsibilities:
1. Set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all students in your classes
2. Apply a range of teaching strategies to deliver learning objectives and incorporate inclusive strategies that meet the needs of all learners
3. Make effective use of a range of assessment monitoring and recording strategies to assess the learning needs of your students in order to set challenging learning objectives and plan for future teaching
4. Promote positive relationships between members of the whole Academy community, including developing strong supportive relationships with parents and carers.
5. Select and prepare a range of resources that take into account all students’ learning needs, languages and cultural backgrounds
Pay range: M1-M6 £32,916.00 - £45,352.00
Qualifications and Skills:
6. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
7. Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
8. Passion for creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
9. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Commitment to the academy’s values and ethos.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply: Simply click to apply!
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding Statement
All E-ACT academies, the Ambassadors and Headteachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.