EYFS/KS1 Teacher

We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and supportive team, teaching in EYFS or KS1. This is a full-time position (part-time options will be considered), and we warmly welcome applications from all teachers,  including Early Career Teachers (ECTs). If appointed as an ECT, you will receive dedicated mentoring and structured support to help you thrive in your first years of teaching.

You will teach a small class, enabling you to focus on high-quality teaching and individual support for every child.

The ideal candidate will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience teaching in the EYFS/KS1 (we will consider candidates with experience in KS2)
• A passion for creating engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire young learners
• Strong understanding of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum and assessment requirements
• Ability to differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
• Excellent classroom management skills and a positive approach to behaviour
• A commitment to collaborative working within a supportive team
• Strong communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• A reflective practitioner who is keen to develop professionally
• Flexibility and adaptability to contribute to the wider life of the school

Hours of work: Full time Monday-Friday, including relevant TD days

Contract type: Fixed term until 31.08.2027 Please note: As a small village primary school, our pupil numbers can fluctuate, which occasionally impacts staffing requirements. However, it is our firm intention for this role to become permanent in the future.

For more details please see the documents below

EYFS SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant

We are looking for someone to join our friendly and supportive team to work with and support an EYFS pupil with an EHCP. The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children who have disordered speech or speech and language difficulties
• Be willing to work closely with the school SENDCo and undertake additional training if necessary
• Be a good team player
• Be friendly and flexible

Hours of work: 25 hours per week TA plus 2.5 hours MDSA:

 8.45 to 12pm every morning. 1pm to 3:15pm every afternoon.  A 15-minute, unpaid break is included, (taken in the morning).   

MDSA duties would be either 12:00-12:30 or 12:30pm-1pm to allow for a 30-minute lunch break (unpaid).

For more details please see the documents below

Volunteers

We would be very interested in hearing from volunteers who would like to run extra-curricular activities or help in school with reading etc. On the clubs front, we would particularly like to hear from anyone who would be interested in running creative writing, coding, gardening or a netball club – but all ideas are welcome!

In line with our Volunteer Policy and latest KCSIE national requirements, all volunteers will need an enhanced DBS and two references. Volunteers would also need to commit to a regular time each week and for the duration of at least one term.

If you would like to volunteer to run a club or help out in one of our classes, please contact the school office: admin@sherston.wilts.sch.uk

Why work for us?

Sherston is a thriving village Primary rated Good by Ofsted. In a recent inspection (July 2021) Ofsted found that:

• Leaders and staff are ambitious for all pupils. They place significant importance on ‘learning, caring and achieving together’
• Pupils are unanimous in their view that this is a happy and safe place to learn
• Pupils show positive attitudes in lessons. This means that interruptions to learning are rare
• Pupils with SEND thrive in a supportive environment

In addition, we offer:

• A unique school set in beautiful grounds, in a modern purpose-built building, with on-site parking, in the heart of a pretty Cotswold village
• Joyful, enthusiastic children with a love of learning
• A strongly committed and united staff
• A supportive school community, including parents and governors
• Close ties to the local parish
• A supportive leadership team