West Acton Primary School
West Acton 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 posts in school are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure,
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Reception Teacher
Not suitable for ECTS
Start TBC or September 2025
Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.
We have had a successful OFSTED in February 2023 and are embarking on a dedicated Digital Strategy across the school, so it is an exciting time to join West Acton and be part of our next chapter. We have dynamic, committed teachers who are passionate about improving the education of children at our school.
This year we are looking someone to join our team as a Reception Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the pedagogy of our Reception right at the start of the children’s school life. The candidate should have a good understanding of the expectations of the EYFS framework, OFSTED, safeguarding, assessment (we use online Tapestry Journals) and phonics (we are a Little Wandle school) to name just a few areas. As a Reception teacher you will need to be ready to inspire, motivate a class of thirty pupils many of whom will be new to English or school life; some will have additional SEND needs.
UPS teachers will be considered however, they must be able to fulfil the school’s policy of being role model practitioners and making a sustained and substantial contribution to the school. Currently our UPS teachers lead a subject, an ongoing project or a whole school development area. If you are a UPS teacher please include separate information about this in your application statement. This is not a post for ECTS and previous applicants need not apply.
Visits to the school are greatly encouraged; if you would like to arrange please email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
Please email all completed applications to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs and undergo an online social media check.
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our fantastic school.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Kondo
Head teacher
Early Years Practitioner for Reception Classes
Start date - as soon as possible.
Hours Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:00pm
Grade 6 - 35 hours per week
Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.
We have had a successful OFSTED inspection in 2023. It is an exciting time to join West Acton and be part of our next chapter. We have dynamic, committed leaders, teachers and support staff who are passionate about improving the education of children at our school.
We are looking to strengthen our Reception team and need Early Years Practitioners with at least 2 years’ experience of working in a Primary School Reception Classroom in the past three years. We will only consider applicants with this experience and previous applicants/ trials should not apply (unless they have gained the above experience).
Applicants must:
ü be able to write and record observations in the online journal TAPESTRY
ü be able to use basic Microsoft tools and check/respond to emails
ü be able to set up continuous provision indoors and outdoors following detailed plans. be able to work in a team and listen to colleagues.
ü be able to support phonics and carry out interventions.
ü be proactive and able to lead whole class and small group activities
Visits to the school and/or informal talks are greatly encouraged; if you would like to arrange please email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our fantastic school.
Please email all completed applications to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs and undergo an online social media check.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Kondo
Head teacher
Music Teacher
To teach all Year Groups
Start date - negotiable - or asap/Sept 2025
HLTA/UQT/ MPS/UPS 0.8 Tues to Friday
Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.
We have had a successful OFSTED inspection two years ago and now have a dedicated digital strategy, so it is an exciting time to join West Acton and be part of our next chapter. We have dynamic, committed teachers who are passionate about improving the education of children at our school. Our children want to learn!
We are looking to strengthen our PPA provision and the subject of Music. We require a talented Music teacher who has very strong behaviour management and the ability to be flexible whilst providing engaging music lessons to all year groups. You will be expected to become a visible presence in the school and run two clubs after school as well as developing community events. Music has been steadily growing over the past few years at West Acton and our children are gaining in confidence to perform. You will be supported by an enthusiastic subject leader as well as committed and supportive leadership team and be part of a PPA cover team.
This post is not suitable for an ECT or someone who performs regularly at different days and requires periods of time off or random days of leave. An UPS teachers will be considered however, they must be able to fulfil the school’s policy of being role model practitioners and making a sustained and substantial contribution to the school. Currently our UPS teachers lead a subject, an ongoing project or a whole school development area. If you are a UPS teacher please include separate information about this in your application statement. We would also consider a talented individual working as an unqualified teacher or HLTA who is able to plan and teach a music curriculum across a large busy primary school.
Visits to the school are greatly encouraged; if you would like to arrange please email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
Please email all completed applications to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
I look forward to meeting you and showing you around our fantastic school.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Kondo
Head teacher
Class Teacher
Year Group TBC
ECT/MPS
Thank you for considering West Acton Primary School for the next step in your career. West Acton Primary School is a multicultural, diverse three form entry primary school with an Additionally Resourced Provision for children with ASD/Social Communication Difficulties.
We had a successful OFSTED inspection in 2023 and now have a dedicated Digital strategy so it is an exciting time to join West Acton and be part of our next chapter. We have dynamic, committed teachers who are passionate about improving the education of children at our school.
ECTs will be considered and we have a supportive ECT induction programme in place. UPS teachers will be considered however, they must be able to fulfil the school’s policy of being role model practitioners and making a sustained and substantial contribution to the school. Currently our UPS teachers lead a subject, an ongoing project or a whole school development area. If you are a UPS teacher please include separate information about this in your application statement.
Visits to the school are greatly encouraged; if you would like to arrange please email hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk
Please email all completed applications to hr@west-acton.ealing.sch.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs
I look forward to meeting you and showing your around our fantastic school.
Yours faithfully,
Karen Kondo
Head teacher
