Year 2 Class Teacher - Summer Term

About the role

We are delighted to be able to advertise a rare and exciting job opportunity at a fantastic village school set in a beautiful part of rural Hertfordshire. Ashwell is an extremely friendly and welcoming school at the heart of a strong supportive village community.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff team and play a key role in ensuring all pupils achieve the best possible outcomes. We are looking for someone who buys into an inclusive approach to teaching and learning. Experience of a therapeutic approach in supporting behaviour would be an advantage.

Ashwell School welcomes applications for a full time, Year 2 Class Teacher for the Summer Term (Part time would be considered) 

As a result of our current Year 2 Teacher securing a new role, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Year 2 Class Teacher to see our Year 2 cohort of children through to the end of this academic year. We have an experienced staff team, enabling a degree of flexibility. Our team is welcoming and always willing to support colleagues.

Ashwell Primary School was last inspected by OFSTED in May 2022 when it was judged to be ‘Good’. As a school, we are passionate about our inclusive practice and supporting the wellbeing of our pupils. We believe strongly in respecting differences and valuing each other as individuals.

“Pupils are enthusiastic to participate in learning. As a result, they behave well in lessons. A nurturing and restorative approach to behaviour has been firmly embedded at the school. Because of this, pupils are able to self-regulate in unstructured times. They share and interact with each other with tolerance and respect. Pupils with SEND receive teaching and support that is adapted to meet their needs. As a result they are fully included in lessons.”

Ofsted – May 2022

We are looking for a class teacher who is:

• Reliable, resilient, proactive and enthusiastic with a sense of humour.
• Confident and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young children.
• Dedicated to delivering exciting, motivating lessons that engage and challenge all children.
• Passionate about every child reaching their full potential.
• Committed to achieving excellent pupil progress and outcomes.
• A good team player.
• Good at communicating with children and adults.
• Committed to being the best they can be with a strong belief in quality professional development

This role offers an exciting opportunity and in return we offer:

• A staff team who are caring, fully supportive, team-focussed and truly committed to providing our children with the best care and education possible.
• An ethos where wellbeing and workload reduction is a priority.
• Exceptionally high levels of experienced and skilled support staff.
• Access to staff wellbeing benefits through our staff insurance package.
• Delightful, well behaved, hardworking children.
• A rewarding teaching experience in a happy, well resourced, attractive environment.
• Excellent continuing professional development.
• Incredibly supportive parents and Carers who place high value on their children’s education.

As a new teacher to our school, you can expect a comprehensive induction with a range of CPD opportunities.

“Leaders are mindful of the well-being of staff. They have established a mutually supportive culture where staff feel they are listened to and function as one supportive team.”

Ofsted – May 2022

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit please contact the school office (01462 742297) or email the office – admin@ashwell.herts.sch.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Interview date: Monday 24th March 2025

Start date: Tuesday 22nd April

We reserve the right to close the application window early if there is sufficient initial interest. 

Ashwell Primary School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

As part of our due diligence, we will be carrying out an online search at the point of shortlisting.

We are also committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.