ECT / KS2 Vacancy

Aston Clinton School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5JJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Values: Aspire •Care• Succeed

Come and be part of our friendly, supportive, and forward‑thinking team, where our core values of Aspire, Care and Succeed underpin everything we do. At Aston Clinton School, we are committed to nurturing happy, confident children through excellent teaching and inspiring learning opportunities.

We are delighted to invite applications for a Primary Teacher to join our dedicated and vibrant school community. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)currently working towards QTS. With flexibility across year groups, the year to be taught will be determined by the strengths, interests, and experience of the successful candidate.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate teacher who truly cares about children’s wellbeing, development, and achievement. You will bring creativity, imagination, and high expectations to the classroom, inspiring pupils to aspire to be the very best they can be. You will deliver engaging, challenging lessons that stimulate curiosity across the curriculum, ensuring all children develop secure basic skills while being stretched through a rich and exciting learning experience.

Our school is highly committed to enabling every child to succeed. We provide a carefully structured curriculum alongside a wide range of supplementary opportunities, including residential visits, music, and sporting activities, all of which contribute to a stimulating, rounded education and help children build confidence, resilience, and ambition.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for their own class and demonstrate focus, dedication, and a commitment to guiding pupils towards academic success while supporting their personal growth.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A warm, welcoming, and caring school community

• A highly supportive and collaborative staff team

• A strong and well‑established CPD programme

• Full support through the Early Career Framework for ECTs

• A personal mentor and induction tutor providing day‑to‑day guidance

• Regular opportunities to reflect, develop, and aspire as a practitioner through coaching, training, and collaboration with experienced colleagues and specialist advisors

If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to develop your teaching in a nurturing, ambitious environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to care, aspire and succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and 2 appropriate references will be required for the successful candidate. References for all shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Aston Clinton School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aston Clinton School website
• Email address: office@astonclinton.bucks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01296630276
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aston-clinton-school

Aston Clinton School is a primary school, teaching children from 4 to 11 years old. We believe that our school is a special place where children can learn, develop and thrive in a happy and nurturing environment.

Our school was founded in 1847 and has seen many changes over the years. We have expanded in size and have modern facilities to support the teaching and learning we provide. However, what has remained constant is that our school is a place where all are welcomed and feel supported.

For more details please visit our website: www.astonclintonschool.co.uk

Arranging a visit to Aston Clinton School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@astonclinton.bucks.sch.uk.

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