Teacher (MPS)
Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Class Teacher – Key Stage 1
M1 to UPS3
Permanent
Full Time or Part Time Considered
Ashdene Primary School is a highly ambitious and successful school with an uncompromising commitment to excellence. We are proud of the exceptionally high outcomes our pupils achieve and of our reputation for outstanding teaching and learning. As a school at the forefront of educational practice, we use evidence-informed approaches to secure exceptional progress and provide support to other schools through collaboration, professional development, and school visits.
We are seeking to appoint an excellent Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our talented and dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where expectations are high, professional development is prioritised, and staff are supported to continually refine their practice.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers. However, an exceptional Early Career Teacher (ECT) will also be considered.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Has strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning in Key Stage 1
- Understands the importance of embedding foundational knowledge and skills securely
- Can create purposeful, engaging, and ambitious learning experiences
- Uses assessment effectively to secure strong progress and outcomes
- Is reflective, motivated, and committed to continual improvement
- Works positively as part of a high-performing team
- Shares our ambition for excellence and success for every child
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are keen to learn
- A highly supportive and talented staff team
- A culture of high aspiration and professional trust
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
- The opportunity to work in a school recognised for exceptional practice
- A welcoming environment where staff wellbeing matters
Working Pattern
This post is available on a full-time, or part-time basis.
If applying for a part-time role, please clearly state in your application your preferred number of working days.
Visits to School
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school on one of the following dates:
- Friday 1 May – 9.30am
- Wednesday 6 May – 9.30am, 1.30pm or 4.00pm
- Monday 11 May – 1.30pm or 4.00pm
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 9.00am Tuesday 12 May
Interview Dates: Thursday 14 May and Friday 15 May
Safeguarding Statement
Ashdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, references, online checks, and all other safer recruitment requirements.
Equality Statement
Ashdene Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
For more information on this position please contact : admin@ashdene.cheshire.sch.uk