Reception/ Year 1 Teacher

Salary Range: Main Scale 1-6

Start:  September 2021

Age Range:  4 – 10 years with Governor Led Pre-school from age 3

Not suitable for NQTs

State School – Community

NOR:  103

Group 1a , Worcestershire

Contract Type:  Full-time, permanent

Ashton-under-Hill First School is a popular rural education setting at the foot of Bredon Hill. The school is welcoming and friendly with strong community links. There is a well-established staff team who are supportive and go above and beyond to give the pupils the best possible start in their education. Our responsive parents and Governing Board work with us to fulfil our motto, Shaping Bright Futures Together. We collaborate in our local cluster and beyond to share good practice and to support each other.  

The Reception/Y1 classroom is planned to be extended and reconfigured into a zoned space that will accommodate both a managed Pre-School and Teacher led school class.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the layout and design and work in conjunction with the pre-school leader to deliver a seamless and stimulating early years provision.   Additionally, the school has a well-established Forest School programme which we would like to continue.

 We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced practitioner with sound knowledge of EYFS and KS1 curriculum
• Is prepared to embrace change with creative ideas, energy and enthusiasm
• Can maintain our strong practice in EYFS along with the Year 1 curriculum
• A caring individual who puts the wellbeing of the pupils at the heart of all they do
• Has high expectations both of themselves and their practice
• Would be able to work alongside an existing pre-school setting
• Is committed to raising standards, enabling pupils to reach their full potential
• Is able to sustain the happy, open and vibrant ethos of our school
• Strongly committed to working in partnership with staff and all stakeholders
• Is willing to contribute to the development of the school as a whole
• Is prepared to work cooperatively with a network of local schools

We can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity
• A school that places the development and wellbeing of children at its heart
• A commitment to supporting your development with appropriate CPD
• An outstanding, friendly and supportive staff
• A welcoming community in a delightful village

Ashton under Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the interview process. 

Contact Mrs Alison Peacey, head@ashton.worcs.sch.uk to arrange a Covid secure tour of the school

Application forms and information packs are available online or email office@ashton.worcs.sch.uk

Closing Date: 19th April 12 noon   

Interview:  Provisional date Tuesday 11th May 2021.  Prior visit to shortlisted candidate’s settings preferred