Are you looking for the next chapter in your career or starting out as an early career teacher and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people? Look no further Join us at Ashley CofE Primary School to work alongside our dedicated staff and wonderful children as we embark on an exciting journey following our recent 'Good' Ofsted inspection. Ashley is a happy and friendly school where children feel safe, secure and valued. Our staff, parents and pupils work together to ensure that every child is happy and can reach their full potential. We have strong staff cohesion with everyone looking out for each other, plus a motivated SLT with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and opportunities to develop classroom management within a supportive environment. We are looking to appoint motivated and inspirational teachers to join our school. We can offer: A positive, supportive and welcoming ethos that will allow you to develop professionally Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn A fully inclusive ethos for all who learn and work in our community A high level of commitment from staff, Local Committee members (previously known as School Governors) and parents Supportive staff and leadership team who have a strong focus on staff and pupil well-being CPD opportunities to grow and develop pedagogy A large indoor and outdoor learning space We are looking for a teacher who: Is passionate about teaching, sets high expectations and promotes a love of learning for all leaners Is able to enthuse and inspire children to achieve Adopts a fully inclusive approach to their teaching and meets the needs of all children in their class Is able to create a first class quality learning curriculum and environment in which children can thrive Is committed to working as part of a team Has a cheerful character and a good sense of humour Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs. Leadership opportunities are available for suitable candidates. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged so please call the office to arrange an appointment. We look forward to meeting you. All applications must be made using the online form – we do not accept CVs as any part of an application. Interview date to be confirmed. Please note that we will take up references before the interview. It is essential therefore, that all reference details supplied are correct, up to date and include a current e-mail address. Start date: Jan 2024. We also have a maternity cover position available. The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment. The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 23 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network: we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals. Opportunities for staff development are a key priority for us - as a member of support staff, as a teacher, as a head teacher or as a local committee member you will have access to wide and varied professional development. We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment “to be better, together”. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit. We are always open to discussing flexible working options. Please note that we reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate apply and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.