Ashmead Primary School

Class teacher vacancy

We are looking for an inspiring, talented teacher to join our dedicated staff team from this September (we would consider a strong candidate who could only start in January, but our preference is for a September start).

This post is for a Nursery class teacher initially.

Our vision for children is that through excellent teaching and care, children know they are both loveable and capable. We want children to be passionate, resilient and creative learners with good character who achieve well across the curriculum. If you would like to help us realise this vision, we’d love to meet you!

We would like you to be as passionate about the Early Years as we are. We are a centre of excellence within Lewisham and we are regularly asked to share our innovative practice with other professionals.

The successful candidate will need to:

Be an excellent teacher, committed to the highest of expectations for all children and to making learning irresistible.
Have an excellent understanding of how our youngest children learn and what effective teaching looks like in the Early Years
Be a learner themselves – open to challenge and committed to keeping on top of current thinking in education.
Be a committed team member, show initiative and proactively work to improve their practice.
Promote the principles of inclusion by enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning in order to achieve highly.
Have very high expectations of behaviour and be committed to establishing positive relationships with every child.

We offer:

A school that is a centre of excellence for EYFS practice, where you would be supported by established, supportive and skilful staff
A school that is passionate about learning, where practice is based on recent and reliable research.
A school environment with great facilities
Children who are enthusiastic learners with supportive families.
A commitment to helping staff develop professionally while looking after their well-being, e.g. through in-house coaching, excellent CPD and a focus on minimising workload.

Visits:

We strongly encourage potential candidates to visit us. Please phone or email for an appointment.

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 27^th June. Shortlisting will happen later this day and shortlisted candidates will be informed. Unfortunately, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants.

Interviews: Monday 30th June

A job description and application form can be downloaded below.

We are committed to safer recruitment and the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, reference checks and proof of the right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Completed applications to be returned, by 9am on 27th June, to:

Ashmead Primary School

Ashmead Road

London

SE8 4DX

020 8692 6081

Email: admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk

Website: www.ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk

Teaching Assistant Vacancy with Midday Meals Supervision

The Role:

We are looking for teaching assistants who can work flexibly in different year groups across the school. We are looking to recruit positive and proactive teaching assistants who are able to provide strong class support alongside effective 1:1 or small group support.

There is an opportunity for graduate candidates to be considered for a teaching apprenticeship, after they have worked with us as a successful teaching assistant.

Location:

Ashmead Primary School, Ashmead Road, Deptford, London, SE8 4DX 020 8692 6081
Email: admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk
Website: www.ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk

What we are looking for:

Excellent practitioners with a passion for learning who are capable of building good relationships with children, staff and families.

People who are proactive, creative and enjoy working with individuals and as part of a team.

People who are able to assess a child’s needs and suggest appropriate tasks and strategies accordingly.

People who can show initiative and are willing to play an active part in the life of the whole school.

Salary Details:

Actual starting salary approx £ 23,230 per annum.

TA - APT & C Scale 3, £30,120 – £30,552 pro-rata term time only 39 weeks per year, 31.25 hours per week.

Start Date: September 2025

Further information

Ashmead is a values-based learning community. Our vision for children is that they leave us feeling both ‘loveable and capable’. We want children to be passionate, resilient learners with good character who achieve well across the curriculum. If you would like to help us realise this vision, we’d love you to apply!

We strongly encourage visits from prospective candidates.

If you need any further information (or to arrange a visit) please contact Jane Bickley, Co-Head, by telephone (020 8692 6081) or email (admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk).

More details and an application pack can be downloaded below.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Wednesday 25th June 2025 . Shortlisting will take place that week and interviews will take place in the week beginning 30th June 2025.

We are committed to safer recruitment and the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks and proof of the right to work in the UK. We are committed to promoting equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Unfortunately, we can only respond to shortlisted applicants. Completed applications to be returned to:

Email: admin@ashmead.lewisham.sch.uk

Ashmead Primary School

Ashmead Road

London

SE8 4DX
020 8692 6081

The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.