Join the vibrant team at Ash Green Community Primary School! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Teacher to inspire and educate our youngest pupils. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative educator to contribute to our mission of providing excellence in education for all.
About Us:
- Inclusive Ethos: We champion inclusivity, ensuring every child thrives.
- Commitment to Welfare: The welfare of our pupils is paramount.
- Community-Centric: A trusted school with strong parent/carer relationships and a central role in the community.
- Leadership Excellence: A dedicated team of outstanding leaders and educators.
- Specialist Expertise: Benefit from our in-house Specialist Leader in Education and our unique staffing structure, which includes on-site support professionals such as a Social Worker, Behaviour and SALC specialists, and Pastoral Lead Workers.
- Induction Programme: Our comprehensive induction supports teachers at all career stages.
- Outstanding Behaviour: We uphold high standards of behaviour and academic expectation.
- Ofsted Rating: Graded 'Good' in November 2018; maintained during our most recent October 2024 ungraded inspection.
- Contextual Understanding: We serve a community with high levels of deprivation and are committed to ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND and SEMH needs, achieve well through high-quality, adaptive teaching. We have a newly opened 2-year-old provision and established ‘Just Three’ provision which has enabled much improved transition in to Nursery and improved school readiness from extremely low attainment on entry.
You Will Need:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Positive Attitude: Ability to work collaboratively in a nurturing team environment.
- Organisational and Communication Skills
- Strong Behaviour Management
- Curriculum and Assessment Expertise
- Community Partnership Belief
- Understanding of adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and SEMH needs.
- Commitment to securing strong progress for pupils from a range of starting points.
We Offer:
- Motivated Pupils: Engaged and high-achieving students.
- Supportive Team: Join a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking staff. The early years team are passionate, child centred group of professionals, highly praised by Ofsted in October 2024.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Strong Pastoral Support: A well-established team supporting behaviour, attendance, and family engagement.
Visit Us: Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit on Wednesday 3rd June or Thursday 4th June 2026, at 10am or 2pm – if you cannot make either of these, please contact school for an alternative time. To book a visit, please call us at 01422 244613. If you can't visit in person, we're happy to arrange an informal chat with a member of our leadership team.
Application Process: Ash Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Appointment is subject to Right to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure, and satisfactory references. An internet search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Application forms and further details are available on the Calderdale Jobs Website. Please email completed forms to
[email protected] . The closing date for applications is
Monday 8th June at 12 noon. Interviews, including classroom observations, will take place on Friday 12th June.
Mixenden Road
Mixenden
Halifax
HX2 8QD
Tel 01422 244613
Head Teacher: Mr M P Sheppard
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