About the job

Key information

We’re recruiting a Fixed Term FTE teacher to cover a maternity post from 6th January 2025.

Salary: TMS/UPS

Ashcombe is a larger than average primary school of 630 pupils. We have just had a £6 million extension added to our existing building and we’re very excited about being able to make use of our new space.
We have worked hard to develop our knowledge rich curriculum and alongside that we have recently been working with the Hargreaves Foundation to develop a nationally renowned literacy programme. This year we have started exciting work developing a whole school mental health programme and we are about to introduce OPAL Play to our children.

At Ashcombe, our mantra is ‘We are Ashcombe’. That means we work together and no one individual is more important than the whole. Our culture is one of respect where staff are valued and treated with kindness. We are an inclusive school which is ambitious for our children and our community. Working in any school is never easy, but it is always worth it. We are looking for members of the team who are willing to work hard and are motivated by their desire to make a difference to the children and community they serve. We like to have fun and a sense of humour is essential. In a large school, we need team players who enjoy working with others. Many of our staff have worked here for many years and although we’re a large school, we have a family feel and look out for each other.

We’re also proud to be part of our close-knit Trust, Kaleidoscope which is made up of 7 primary schools based in North Somerset. Our partnership offers staff great professional development and inter-school opportunities across all seven schools that reflect and represent their distinct local communities.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a proven record of success as a class teacher and expertise in empowering children to make rapid progress.
• Demonstrates optimism about children and expects the highest possible standards
• Nurtures pupils’ emotional wellbeing
• Thinks deeply about education and is willing to reflect on their practice and develop themselves.

What is in it for me?

We offer you:

• A unique opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking Literacy project that will change childrens’ lives
• Sensible and successful systems, based on research, with a commitment to reduce workload where ever possible
• PPA alongside your year group colleagues
• A positive, warm and welcoming working environment
• Experienced, intelligent, lively colleagues
• Family-friendly working practices
• A fantastic location with great transport links
• A strong emphasis on professional learning and teacher development
• A commitment to evidence based practice
• Support and professional development opportunities alongside staff from our Trust family of schools

DBS check

Ashcombe Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the outcome of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from all section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Supporting documents and information

The successful applicant will be based in year 5.

Closing date for applications: Friday 6 December 2024

Interviews: w/c Monday 9 December 2024

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. However, I’d be happy to chat with you on a video call if that’s easier and this can be arranged via the school office. Application packs can be sent by contacting the school office or from our web site.

Our school’s Facebook page (@schoolashcombe ) gives you a good ‘shop window’ peek into what it might be like to work here and we have our web site.

Ashcombe is part of the Kaleidoscope Multi Academy Trust which includes Becket, Christ Church, Crockerne, Hutton, St Martins and Worle Village schools and the successful candidate will be employed by the Trust. As a result of this, you may be required to work in another school, with your agreement, as business needs dictate.

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