KS2 Class Teacher

About Us Please see Job Information Pack attached for full details Our School We hope this gives you a flavour of our wonderful school and a preview of what makes our Ashington community so special. Our school is nestled in the South downs amongst beautiful countryside, which we make full use of to enrich our Curriculum. We are a one form entry school with 7 classes. Our school has outstanding grounds with a playing field, outdoor learning classroom, pond, allotment and access to a farm forest school site. Outdoor learning is central to what we offer here. We are passionate about children's education and our goal is to ensure children feel safe, happy and excited about their learning enabling them to achieve their full potential. At Ashington we have a hugely talented staff team, who are all deeply committed to this philosophy, who go above and beyond daily to provide Ashington children with all the necessary skills and knowledge to be the best they can be. We are a therapeutic behaviour approach school and prioritise children's mental health and wellbeing alongside their social, academic and spiritual development. Our curriculum is rich, enquiry based and builds on children's natural curiosities about the world. Our Christian vision is based on Corinthians 'Love never Fails'. We encourage our children to live out this vision in all that they do and say every day by focusing on four key pillars; Love of ourselves, Love of others, Love of Learning and Love of God, founded upon our core values of: Love, Hope, Trust and Forgiveness. Our clear vision and values enable our children to make decisions and choices every day, which will ultimately help them to lead a happy, successful life and flourish spiritually. As a Church School, strong links between the School and Ashington Church (Chanctonbury Church) have been nurtured, continually developing, and based on strong personal relationships. We host a number of seasonal services in the Church building throughout the year as well as welcoming Revd Paddy and Holly (Children’s minster, Chanctonbury Church) to lead our collective worship in school. Job Details Salary: M1 - M6 Contract Type: Fixed Term to cover Maternity Working Pattern: Full Time Location: Ashington CE School Interviews: Tuesday 27 May 2025 Please see Job Information Pack attached for full details of Job Description Job Purpose: Teachers are an important valued member of the school team. To uphold and support the Christian ethos and vision of the school ‘Love never Fails’. To work under the direction of the Headteacher, supporting the learning of individuals and groups within classes or as an intervention within the school. To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies and legal liabilities under the direction of the Head teacher. To be good role model, use his/her own initiative and skills to enhance the quality of teaching and learning for all children. To uphold the professional conduct of a teacher with regard to punctuality, behaviour, tidiness and positivity. To follow school policies and procedures and to provide an engaging, high quality and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Teachers are to ensure all pupils are safe and their wellbeing is promoted in line with our safeguarding and child protection policies. All teachers are leaders of learning in the school; whether as class teachers or subject leaders. All post holders (except Early Career Teachers) are required to provide leadership and management for a subject or school priority, ensuring quality first teaching and provision, effective assessment of learning and high standard of attainment for all learners, regardless of need or circumstance. What You Need to Succeed Please see Job Information Pack attached for full details of person specification