Dinton Church of England Primary School is looking for a vibrant and dedicated Class Teacher to join its friendly team, with effect from September 2025. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about helping all pupils to reach their full potential.
We are an aspirational school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the village of Dinton, in the Nadder Valley, Wiltshire, we have close links with the local community, surrounding villages, and St Mary’s church. Everything we do in school is rooted in our Christian vision ‘Happy Learning for a Healthy Future’ and our staff are committed to encouraging all children to succeed by giving them chances to develop responsibility, show respect for others, and be truthful individuals. We pride ourselves on setting high standards to provide the best education across a broad and balanced curriculum, which aims to provide all our pupils with opportunities to reach their full potential and prepare them as life-long learners. We continue to be rated as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted, following our short inspection in 2019, and joined Acorn Education Trust in 2023, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
* Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
* Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
* Has good knowledge and awareness of current initiatives in the Primary Curriculum;
* Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
* Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to our team and across the wider school community;
* Is committed to the need to safeguard and nurture our pupils;
* Has a positive, cheerful outlook with a good sense of humour;
* Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
* Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
* Has a desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
We can offer the successful candidate:
* An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
* A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
* Opportunities for training and progression;
* The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
* A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack.
Potential applicants are highly encouraged to arrange a tour to see what Dinton has to offer first-hand. Please contact our school admin office on: 01722-716221.
Closing Date: Friday 21st March 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.
Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.
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