Thank you for your interest in the position of full -time teacher at Down Ampney C of E Primary School which is on the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire border. This post is initially for two years, however, a permanent position may be extended to the right candidate. The current vacancy is to teach in Class 1, which is R/KS1, but a willingness to teach throughout the school over time is desirable. Down Ampney is a thriving and inclusive primary school, dedicated to providing high-quality education and opportunities for all students. We are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential and develops a love of learning. The school currently has three mixed-aged classes (EYFS/KS1, LKS2 and UKS2), small class sizes and higher than average non-standard entry, meaning support across the school is varied and cohort specific. Down Ampney C of E Primary School is part of the Corinium Education Trust which is a local Trust of primary schools and a secondary school. It is a supportive network of professionals with children and young people at its heart.

Our School Vision

Our school is a welcoming and inclusive community where everybody has a sense of belonging and is loved as a unique individual. Each child’s journey is an open book that we enrich with learning opportunities, memories, and friendships. We empower our community to flourish through positive relationships and experiences in order that we live life in all its fullness while developing the confidence we need to have an impact in our changing world.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher who:

• Ø  Is an excellent classroom practitioner.

• Ø  Is knowledgeable of the primary curriculum, including adaptive teaching methods to scaffold the

  learning for a wide range of pupils.

• Ø  Uses Assessment for Learning throughout the planning and delivery stage, to raise student

  outcomes.

• Ø  Is a reflective practitioner, committed to raising standards across the school.

• Ø  Builds positive, effective relationships with children, parents and carers, and other staff.

• Ø  Can drive the Christian distinctiveness of the school through its value led curriculum.

  Down Ampney C of E Primary School can offer you:

• Ø  The opportunity to work in a fully inclusive school with a friendly, open team.

• Ø  Pupils who are kind and keen to learn.

• Ø  A committed and welcoming school community who want the best for Down Ampney C of E Primary

  School.

• Ø  Membership of a team committed to whole school and Trust improvement.

• Ø  A culture of belonging, built on trust and positive relationships.