Teacher

School: Ambleside CE Primary School

Teacher of Key Stage 2 (Year 5/6 or Year 3/4) 
Fixed term (to cover a period of maternity leave) Full-time

To start September 2025

We are looking to appoint a teacher to cover a period of maternity leave in one of our mixed-age Key Stage 2 classes. Whilst our vacancy is for our mixed Year 5/6 class, we would also welcome strong applications from teachers with experience in Years 3/ 4 and, in the best interests of the children, we will place the successful candidate in the Key Stage 2 age group which matches their strengths and experience.

Ambleside CE Primary School is a small school situated in the beautiful Lake District town of Ambleside. We are fortunate that our school is centrally situated within Ambleside with everything that Ambleside has to offer right on our doorstep.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated and hardworking staff team.

We are looking for an individual who:
•    Inspires our young children through a creative and enthusiastic approach
•    Sets high expectations and is committed to high standards of achievement
•    Has excellent subject knowledge
•    Provides the best for our children through high quality teaching and learning experiences
•    Can work as part of a small team
We can offer you
•    A brilliant location where all members are encouraged to flourish.
•    A flexible staff who are passionate and committed to putting our children first.
•    A strong team offering support and guidance. 
•     A strong Christian ethos with active church links.
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive network of the Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust.

Ambleside CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines.  This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure.  

An application pack for this post is available on our school website at www.ambleside.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies/ 
 

Closing date: 23rd June 2025 (midday)
Shortlisting: 23rd June 2025 (pm)
Interviews: week beginning 30th June 2025

Visits to the school are encouraged and will be welcomed by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 015394 32181