Class Teacher (KS1)

A thriving Acorn Education Trust school is looking to appoint an experienced Year 1/2 Teacher for Easter 2022. West Ashton Church of England Primary School is located in the village of West Ashton, in Wiltshire. Our aim is to provide our children with an engaging, exciting and empowering curriculum that equips them for today and tomorrow and have a strong focus on developing children’s moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding.

We are a church school with close links with St John’s Church; the parish are actively involved in school life and have several services throughout the year. Our four classes cover the six year groups in primary school; Nursery  to year 6. 

 We would like to hear from you if you:

• Can challenge, inspire and support children in their learning;
• Can provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children;
• Have a good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum;
• Are dedicated to and have high expectations of children and a belief that all children can succeed;
• Are committed to teaching using a creative, cross-curricular approach;
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills;
• Are able to create a high quality stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment;
• Are able to work effectively within our hardworking, talented and friendly team on whole school issues and can share good practice.

We can offer the right candidates:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children who are keen to learn and deserve the best;
• Well-resourced classrooms with up to date technology for every teacher;
• A highly organised and very supportive team;
• Wonderful opportunities to work and plan collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the Trust; 
• A clearly defined and supportive induction procedure;
• High quality professional development opportunities

Please contact Claire Brown, School Administrator, for more information or for a visit to the school on 01225 754 354 or cb@westashton.wilts.sch.uk.  

To apply, please click “quick apply”, and, send a letter outlining your educational philosophy to the Headteacher Debby Huxham via the school administrator cb@westashton.wilts.sch.uk. 

West Ashton Church of England Primary School and the Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.  We are an equal opportunities employer.