I feel very fortunate to be the Headteacher of such an amazing and unique primary school. I am extremely proud to be able to say I love my job and this love of teaching and learning is shared by all the staff who work here. This genuine passion, joy and enthusiasm is tangible and reflected back by the children we teach. We are a happy place to work and learn in.

Our small size (4 classes), means all staff can really know every individual child and really foster a family feel in and around school. We are invested in the development of the whole child so as well as having high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, we value how important parents' role is. In addition, we offer a great outdoor learning environment that improves children's wellbeing, social and physical development. We also have a shared language around our learning gems and Christian values that encourage children to be their best selves.

Tickenham Church of England Primary School is an incredibly special place and we are always willing to share it with visitors. We are proud of what we do at Tickenham and confident in our approach. 

Mrs Liz Lester

Headteacher

Learning for today, inspiring for tomorrow

Our inclusive character values the excellent relationships between the school, parents and the community in which each child is safe and treated as a valued individual. We encourage children to work together valuing themselves, their relationships, a growth mindset and a love of learning. We provide creative, first-hand learning opportunities that lead to high quality education, with children at the centre of all we do.

The following give an indication of the aims of our school, as well as how we hope to achieve them:

We aim for all learners to have the skills to work collaboratively, be resourceful, reflective, independent, motivated learners. We aim for all learners to have the life skills necessary to succeed in today’s world.

We will do this by encouraging self-confidence and the ability to make decisions. We will create a happy, friendly, stimulating working atmosphere. We will provide well planned, creative and experiential learning experiences that will be matched to the individual strengths and needs of the children. We will provide opportunities, through an exciting and engaging curriculum, to develop skills for life. Through the use of ‘Learning Gems’ we will enable children to grasp key attitudes and attributes that help us achieve our aspiration for all children to have a growth mindset which will impact on learning for life.

We aim for everyone to have high expectations in order to achieve in all areas.

We will celebrate all types of achievements so that everybody experiences the fulfilment of personal and shared success.

We aim for all learners to be independent, confident individuals with high self-esteem.

We will create opportunities for everyone to express their feelings and needs.

We aim for everyone to have a high sense of respect and responsibility for themselves and others.

We have established the 'Tickenham Way' with children which encourages respect for everyone and everything. We expect sensitivity, acceptance to others and good manners. We will ensure that everyone has access to equal opportunities.

We aim for all learners to feel a part of the community and contribute to it.

We will integrate village, church, school life and the wider community. We will continue to foster links with other schools, locally and internationally. We will provide opportunities for children to learn about and care for others beyond our school community. Through our work as Global Citizens we will ensure an increased awareness and responsibility for our environment, appreciating and understanding local and global issues. We will involve children and all members of the school community in making decisions about how we work together.

We aim for everyone to understand our Christian ethos and respect the beliefs and culture of others.

We will nurture children’s spiritual development through everything we do. Our Christian Values are embedded which creates a very strong ethos within our school, felt from the moment you enter.

We aim for all members of the school community to develop a healthy and safe lifestyle.

We will provide support and opportunities for healthy choices through our unique outdoor learning environment and our Discovery curriculum. We will celebrate positive choices and high quality personal and social skills through our school reward system.

We aim to provide a happy, safe and secure environment in which children feel comfortable in their learning and safe to share their opinions and concerns.

We will instil a feeling of pride, shared responsibility and a positive sense of belonging.

We aim to be prepared for the changing world, forward thinking and able to work collaboratively with other schools.

By maintaining the school ethos, we will ensure that our children, and the whole school community, have the ability to make use of advances in technology. We will continue to develop good partnerships between children, staff, governors and parents.

If you're searching for your next post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.

Tickenham CofE Primary School is part of the Futura Learning Partnership, which is made up of 27 schools who work together to provide exceptional learning opportunities for more than 12,000 children and young people aged two to 19. We have more than 1,500 staff, whose success and wellbeing is a high priority for us.

Our trust began in 2014 and now comprises 27 schools in the West of England – 20 primaries, six secondaries and a special school. Each of our schools is rooted in its community, while benefiting from being part of a wider, outward-looking trust.

Please see our Career Site for further details on the Trust and our vacancies.