Job Description

Salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 – £51,048 per annum)

Hours of work: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact West Ashton Church of England Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Located in the beautiful village of West Ashton, just outside the county town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, we are an ambitious and friendly school, educating children between the ages of 3 and 11 years. Our school community works together to develop our vision and Christian values (hope, wisdom, agape, friendship, thankfulness and koinonia), which are at the heart of our school and underpin all we do. Our goal is to give each pupil a thirst for learning, which continues with them throughout their life. In November 2023, we received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas and were praised for being a fully inclusive school where everyone is respectful and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

All about the role:

West Ashton Church of England (V.A.) Primary School is looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join its friendly team, with effect from September 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for an ECT or, preferably, an experienced teacher looking to join a thriving school, where all are valued and celebrated. The role would suit a teacher who is happy to work in either the EYFS or KS1.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
• Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
• Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
• Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

Find out more and apply:

For information about this role and to apply, please visit our Acorn Careers Page at: ( https://www.eteach.com/careers/westashton-wiltshire/application-register?vacancyId=1540114&lang=en-GB&src=wiltshirebulletin) to complete an application form by the closing date.

Closing date (and time): Monday 13th April 2026 at 12pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: Septmeber 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

West Ashton Church of England (V.A.) Primary School, as part of the Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening.   We are an equal opportunities employer  As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search. 

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