KS1 Teacher / Creative Primary Practitioner

Abbotsfield Home School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated KS1 Teacher / Creative Primary Practitioner to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of an innovative educational provision where relationships, wellbeing, creativity and personalised learning are at the heart of everything we do.

Situated in the beautiful Somerset countryside, Abbotsfield provides a nurturing, family-style environment with small class sizes, outdoor learning opportunities and a holistic approach to education. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about helping children thrive both academically and personally.

Working as part of our small and supportive team, you will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring learning experiences across the KS1 curriculum.
• Plan and implement enquiry-led, project-based and child-centred learning opportunities.
• Support children s emotional wellbeing, confidence and personal development.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Abbotsfield s creative and holistic curriculum.
• Utilise outdoor learning and practical experiences to enhance learning.
• Support the wider vision and growth of the school.

The successful candidate will work with very small groups of children, allowing for highly personalised teaching and meaningful educational experiences.

What We re Looking For

We are seeking someone who shares our vision for creative, inclusive and nurturing education.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent primary teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching EYFS and/or KS1 pupils.
• Strong understanding of child development and inclusive practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Full driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

  Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience teaching mixed-age classes.
• SEND experience.
• Outdoor learning or Forest School experience.
• Creative arts, music or environmental education strengths.
• Experience of project-based or enquiry-led learning.
• Additional training in literacy or numeracy intervention strategies.

Why Join Abbotsfield?

You will become part of a passionate and supportive team committed to providing exceptional educational experiences for children.

We offer:

• Small class sizes and meaningful relationships.
• A creative, flexible and innovative curriculum.
• Significant professional autonomy.
• Outdoor and project-based learning opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Beautiful Somerset countryside setting.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to shape and develop a growing educational provision.
• The chance to make a genuine and lasting difference to children s lives.

If you are passionate about helping children develop confidence, curiosity, resilience and a love of learning, we would love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

Abbotsfield Home School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and safeguarding procedures.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at interview.

To Apply

Please submit:

• A current CV.
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and your reasons for applying.
• Your availability for interview.

Applications should be sent to:

The Headteacher
Abbotsfield Home School
Challick Lane
Wiveliscombe
Somerset
TA4 2SX