Ashton Under Hill First School

Shaping Bright Futures Together


Reception/Year 1 Teacher

Reception/Year 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Age Range:  4 – 10 years with Governor Led Pre-school from age 3

State School – Community

NOR:  99

Salary Range: Main Scale

Start:  May 2025, a later start date may be agreed for the right candidate

Contract Type:  0.4, maternity cover

Ashton-under-Hill First School is a popular rural education setting at the foot of Bredon Hill. The school is welcoming and friendly with strong community links. There is a well-established staff team who are supportive and go above and beyond to give the pupils the best possible start in their education. Our responsive parents and Governing Board work with us to fulfil our motto, Shaping Bright Futures Together. We collaborate in our local cluster and beyond to share good practice and to support each other. 

The Reception/Y1 classroom is a bright and light learning space, situated alongside our pre-school. Additionally, the school has a well-established Forest School programme which we would like to continue.

We are looking for someone who: 

  • Is an experienced practitioner with sound knowledge of EYFS and KS1 curriculum
  • Is prepared to embrace change with creative ideas, energy and enthusiasm
  • Can maintain our strong practice in EYFS along with the Year 1 curriculum
  • A caring individual who puts the wellbeing of the pupils at the heart of all they do
  • Has high expectations both of themselves and their practice
  • Would be able to work alongside an existing pre-school setting
  • Is committed to raising standards, enabling pupils to reach their full potential
  • Is able to sustain the happy, open and vibrant ethos of our school
  • Strongly committed to working in partnership with staff and all stakeholders
  • Is willing to contribute to the development of the school as a whole
  • Is prepared to work cooperatively with a network of local schools
  • Is prepared to lead a subject

We can offer you:

  • An exciting opportunity
  • A school that places the development and wellbeing of children at its heart
  • A commitment to supporting your development with appropriate CPD
  • An outstanding, friendly and supportive staff team
  • A welcoming community in a delightful village

How to Apply:

 Application Form Job Description  Person Specification

Interested applicants, are strongly encouraged to visit the school prior to the interview process.  Please contact the school office to arrange a tour of the school, telephone (01386 881333),  or request via email to Nichol Brown, [email protected] 

Please send completed applications forms via email. Thank you.

Closing Date: Monday 24th February, 12:00 noon.  

Interview Date:  Provisional Wednesday 5th March 2025

Ashton under Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.