Job Title: Class Teacher

Contract Type: Fixed term for 2025/26 academic year to start 20th August 2025

FTE: 0.44 2 days, Thursday and Friday plus PPA (we are flexible on working days for the right candidate)

Salary: Teacher Main Scale

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of Ashby Willesley Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational class teacher to join our teaching team in Year 1. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are an ambitious, forward-thinking school with an exceptionally motivated group of staff and engaged pupils and parents. The staff at Willesley are highly committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children and go above and beyond every day.

We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner who can be flexible within the role. The working pattern would ideally be Thursday and Friday in the classroom however, we are flexible for the right candidate.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who:

• has safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at the forefront of their classroom practice

• shares our high expectations and commitment to high standards

• believes all children have the potential to achieve highly

• is passionate, excites, engages and challenges all learners to achieve their very best

• brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to the classroom

• embraces teamwork, demonstrating strong interpersonal relationships

• has excellent communication and organisational skills

• is skilled in supporting children with pastoral needs

• is committed to their own professional development

• lives life with a smile

• can contribute to our sporting achievements

We can offer:

• excellent induction arrangements and training

• well behaved children who are self-motivated, resilient and who love learning

• support and guidance of a parallel class teacher

• welcoming, dedicated, caring staff and community

• a supportive senior leadership team and governing body, who are committed to continuing to raise standards

• many opportunities for professional development, including working with other subject leaders and schools in our Trust

• a well-developed and well-resourced site and grounds, making the school a great place to teach

• a school and Trust who are dedicated to improving workload and wellbeing of its staff

We are a good, two form entry school, catering for pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6 and have 403 pupils on roll. Our school is highly respected in the community and is often over subscribed for pupil places. Our pupils are engaged and parents are supportive. The school is well resourced, with a low staff turnover and we have a good level of support staff in classes. We pride ourselves on our sporting achievements and support for children’s and adults wellbeing. We are part of a well-established and supportive multi academy Trust, Symphony Learning Trust, which brings many opportunities and advantages for our staff, including a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

The Symphony Learning Trust and Ashby Willesley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are encouraged and are most welcome, please call the school business manager to book a viewing.

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 6th May @ 9am

Interviews: Friday 9th May

How to Apply: Applications should be made through the Eteach portal. Please use the supporting statement section to detail your suitability for the role.

References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates.