Class Teacher (Year 3/4)

West Ashton Church of England Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6AZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  27 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (£31,650 – £43,606 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Further details about the role

West Ashton Church of England (V.A.) Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated Year 3/4 Class Teacher to join its friendly team, with effect from September 2025. This is a wonderful part-time opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher looking to join a thriving school, where all are valued and celebrated.

Working Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)

Located in the beautiful village of West Ashton, just outside the county town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we are an ambitious and friendly school, educating children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. Our school community works together to develop our vision and Christian values (hope, wisdom, agape, friendship, thankfulness and koinonia), which are at the heart of our school and underpin all we do. Our goal is to give each pupil a thirst for learning, which continues with them throughout their life. In November 2023, we received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas and were praised for being a fully inclusive school where everyone is respectful and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About West Ashton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Ashton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: aes@acorneducationtrust.com
• Phone number: 01225 754354
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-ashton-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to West Ashton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aes@acorneducationtrust.com.

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