The senior leadership team and governors of Ashby Hastings Primary School an exciting opportunity for an inspirational class teacher to join our growing team at Ashby Hastings Primary School. We are proud to be part of the Symphony Learning Trust family and our school is located in the market town of Ashby de-la-Zouch.
Ashby Hastings Primary School opened in August 2021 for our first intake of Foundation Stage pupils. We are a single form entry primary school situated in the new Holywell Spring Farm development of the town. We serve the community of this area and the wider town of Ashby.
Symphony Learning Trust currently has twelve primary schools based in North West and South Leicestershire. The Trust is highly successful and growing at a steady pace. All of our schools are either 'Good' or 'Outstanding' and we have a structure of high-quality Headteachers leading these schools. Our School Business Managers are also highly successful and work very closely together. Headteachers and the Business Managers work in a wider team with the CEO, CFO, Director of Primaries and Finance and Operations Lead to ensure the Trust continues to grow and succeed. A key feature for Symphony is that every school is individual and unique; just one of the reasons we are so successful.
We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner who can be flexible within the role. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers as well as candidates in the early years of their teaching career.
The candidates we are looking for will:
o be an enthusiastic, well planned and engaging teacher,
o be imaginative and creative with their planning, creating exciting opportunities to inspire children to learn and grow,
o demonstrate and believe in high expectations and aspirations for all learners in the class,
o be confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships,
o have evidence of successful and effective practice in class teaching,
o have a commitment to ongoing professional development and dialogue,
o be committed to all children and be willing to go the extra mile,
o live life with a smile.
What we can offer you:
o Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school curriculum and assessment procedures in line with our partnership work with other schools in our Trust
o An outstanding team environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do
o Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers.
The Symphony Learning Trust and Ashby Hastings Primary School are committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a DBS check for a regulated activity.
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office. To discuss the role in more detail, please speak to the Headteacher, Rachel Mckeown.
Closing Date for applications: Thursday 27th March 2025 @ 9am
Interviews: Thursday 3rd April 2025
How to Apply: Applications should be made through the Eteach portal. Please use the supporting statement section as your covering letter and to detail your suitability for the role
Ashby Hastings Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. References will be sought for all short-listed candidates and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. References will be requested immediately for short listed candidates.