What skills and experience we're looking for
Shipston-on-Stour Primary School, part of The Stour Federation, is looking for an excellent, full-time teacher to teach in Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 from 1st September 2025 and we would be keen to hear about your professional experience and what you can offer. We are looking for an inspiring and professionally thoughtful candidate who must be able to use a range of pedagogical techniques and appropriate strategies to meet the needs of all children. You must enjoy working as part of a supportive team who care for each other, our children and our whole community.
To be the successful candidate, you will need to have good experience of working in school, have an excellent knowledge of the national curriculum and be both creative and passionate about learning. You must have high expectations for children's outcomes.
Applications are most welcome from Early Career Teachers, where a full supportive package will be provided. Working for The Stour Federation will provide exciting opportunities for candidates who are ambitious, creative and enjoy working in collaboration with others. Our children love to learn, are creative and believe in the ethic of excellence.
Our schools offer an exciting, extended and dynamic curriculum which connects learning beyond knowledge and provides children with opportunities to flourish. You will also be expected to use ICT in a fully integrated way as a tool to support your planning, teaching, tracking of the curriculum and in the activities within the classroom to support the children's development.
What the school offers its staff
Our schools are unique and different but all capitalise on the Stour Federation ethos of collaboration. If you work with us, you will be provided with opportunities to learn with other schools and benefit from the support of specialist teachers and supportive colleagues. Successful candidates will be guaranteed of working with outstanding leadership and receiving the very best support and a full induction programme through the Early Career Framework. All employeesfollow the four practices of Fish! Philosophy: Play, Make Their Day, Be There, Choose Your Attitude.
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence, are ready for a new challenge and believe you could make a difference, we welcome your application.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.