Burpham is a two-form entry Primary School for children between the ages of four and eleven. An integral part of the school community is our KS1 Communication and Interaction (COIN) Centre for children with speech, language and communication difficulties.

Our motto of “Spread your wings and fly high!” underpins all our school aims and high pupil and staff expectations. As a result all stakeholders aspire to help every child develop as a whole person, to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible. We believe that you should aim high and that with excellent teaching and the right support, anything is possible if you work hard enough.   

We believe in early intervention and strong pastoral care and employ an ELSA three mornings a week and a HSLW four days a week. We deliver strong inclusive practice where all learners are valued and expectations are high. Opportunities are taken to celebrate difference and all children learn together whatever their individual needs. We believe in equity i.e. giving everyone what they need to succeed. As a result progress for all children from their starting points is strong. 

We aspire to help every child to develop as a whole person, to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Foundations:

We will… 

• get the foundations right; in learning, relationships, respect and social skills 
• promote self-belief
• value and strengthen the partnership between parents and school
• plan children’s learning based upon their individual needs, challenging them to excel
• value everyone within our school environment

Expectations: 

We will… 

• all aim high – raising and fulfilling the aspirations of all those who work here 
• expect the highest commitment by staff to promote the best personalised learning and progress
• work as a team, to include the whole school community
• communicate clearly and transparently with all members of the school community

Inclusion: 

We believe… 

• everybody must feel safe 
• everyone has individual strengths that will be recognised and celebrated
• that we should never stop trying to find new ways to promote learning and make improvements

 Affirmation: 

• We will celebrate success at all levels and recognise individual steps to achievement along the way 

The Burpham Way – spread your wings and fly high!

We value the mental well-being of our staff and our School Business Manager is our Mental Health First Aider. The Senior Leadership team have created a whole school “Approach to Workload” document which details how the school supports the work-life balance of staff allowing them to focus on what really matters – teaching and learning.

If you're searching for your next teaching 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 staff - 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. Join our School Talent Pool now! For more information about School Talent Pools visit www.eteach.com