Job Introduction
Join Our Wonderful School!
Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking, and dynamic teacher ready to make a real difference? Do you believe in shaping young minds to be kind, ASTONishing learners who are well-equipped for life? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!
Aston & Cote CE Primary School and Nursery is looking to recruit a temporary, full-time teacher to join our brilliant team.
“Aston and Cote is a school where pupils thrive. They feel happy and safe. Leaders have high aspirations about pupils’ learning. They want pupils to be ‘ASTONishing learners’ who are aspirational, tenacious, independent, curious and hardworking.” Ofsted, May 2023.
We are seeking a skilled classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching, able to contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s ambitious curriculum and empower all learners to grow their talents and flourish as unique individuals.
We are very proud of our values-driven approach to education and our Christian ethos, which is centred around our school vision of “Aspiring to be the people God created us to be by growing the talents He gave us.”
We would welcome applicants who will support our Christian values and work hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils by helping them to grow their talents.
What are we looking for?
We want someone who:
- Has excellent understanding of and commitment to safeguarding
- Has secure knowledge and commitment to inclusion
- Is an experienced teacher
- Has excellent knowledge of the national curriculum
- Can show evidence of leading a curriculum area and raising standards of teaching and learning (D)
- Understands the features of high-quality teaching
- Has knowledge and understanding of effective strategies to manage the behaviour of pupils
- Is a creative and inspirational teacher
- Is full of enthusiasm, warmth and energy with a good sense of humour
- Works well as part of a team
- Is well-organised with excellent communication skills with all stakeholders within a school community
- Is ambitious, proactive and self-driven with a strong commitment to developing their own professional practice and the professional practice of colleagues
- Promotes the school’s Christian ethos
- Shares our school’s vision and values
- Is willing to contribute to the wider whole school life
Why join us?
Aston and Cote offers you:
- A caring and supportive learning environment in which to develop your teaching
- Effective systems that minimise teacher workload so that you can enjoy teaching and have a good work/life balance
- Polite, hardworking and articulate children who love to learn
- A supportive Senior Leadership team and Governing Body
- A committed whole school team who are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils
- A school that works closely with parents, governors, our local parish church and the wider community
- Opportunities for continuing professional development including working with staff in other schools.
Ready to join us?
If you are looking for a school where you can grow as a professional and truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of something truly special. Apply today and help shape the future!
Visits welcome- Please contact Lesley Brooks (School Administrator) on 01993 850435
Closing date: 29th April
Interviews: 9th May
Start date: September 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
