We are a very friendly and inclusive one form of entry school in Furzedown. We are committed to the children and our diverse community that we serve and are passionate about providing the best education for all children. Our Ofsted inspection recognised strong partnerships at Goldfinch; Relationships among staff and pupils are extremely positive. They show respect towards each other.

 We are child centred and believe wholeheartedly in developing the whole child through providing a rich and engaging curriculum both in and out of school. We prioritise high quality continual professional development fostering lifelong learning for all. We work collaboratively to ensure all staff can be the best that they can be.

At Goldfinch Primary we believe passionately in the importance of inclusion and equality for all children and adults, and strive to ensure these values are at the heart of our practices.

This means that:

we deliver a challenging, inspiring, broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant to our children and teaches them how to learn and remember

we commit to supporting the wellbeing of everyone within our school community by providing a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive

we develop confident, responsible, resourceful, reflective and independent learners

we recognise and celebrate children's achievements, encouraging the whole school community to take pride in all that we do.

we model and expect high standards of behaviour at all times from all members of the school community reflecting our key values

we aim to improve the world we live in by educating for equality, understanding and respect of others

we ensure there is a trusting relationship and good communication between children, staff, families and governors to develop and support children’s learning.

You will join a group of highly motivated and experienced staff

As part of a well established Trust, you will have opportunities to work more widely and access high quality CPD

You will be shaping children’s lives in the most rewarding way

You will be part of a happy and diverse community

You will be heard and listened to

You will grow as a professional and as an individual

You will work in a beautiful old Victorian building and will be immersed in history!

You will make friends for life!

Good transport links and free parking on all surrounding roads

Wellbeing is an integral part of who we are and it is prioritised

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WHO WE ARE

The Dunraven Educational Trust believes school's have a moral imperative to create the best educational provision that they can in order to serve the needs of their community effectively, now and in the future. The Trust has primary, secondary and sixth form phases and well established ITT provision. We are experienced and successful in supporting schools in a range of areas including leadership development, teaching and learning, finance and HR.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

The Trust has one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

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