About Paxcroft School - information for all applicants

We are a friendly and inclusive school situated at the heart of the community here in Trowbridge. We have a skilled team of teaching and pastoral staff who invest in building positive relationships with children and their families.

Working in partnership with parents and carers, we seek to create a positive environment in which to nurture happy, kind and respectful children who are motivated to give their very best in whatever they do. 

We strive for excellence and have the highest expectations and aspirations for all our children.

Our aim is to inspire children to develop inquisitive and imaginative minds and a lifelong positive attitude to learning through a rich and engaging curriculum. The individual talents of every child are recognised and encouraged to flourish.

We also focus on supporting children to develop the life skills of independence and resilience. Ultimately, we aim to develop well-rounded, confident, caring citizens who can play a positive and active role in modern life. This includes children learning the importance of staying safe and keeping healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Current Vacancies

Reception Class Teacher

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Close Date: Thursday 15th June 2023 (midday)

Interview Date: Friday 23rd June 2023

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Salary: Main Pay Scale

We are looking to appoint a Reception class teacher to join the supportive and committed team at Paxcroft Primary School, Trowbridge. We are currently revitalising our Reception provision, refurbishing our outdoor environment and restructuring our two small classes into a Reception team across one open-plan room. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to influence the development of a nurturing, supportive infrastructure that can achieve the best outcomes and progress for our Reception pupils. For the right candidate, this could be a fantastic opportunity for career development and progression.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a motivated and inspiring teacher who is prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ to ensure children have exciting and engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom

• Be passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all children

• Have teaching experience in EYFS and a good knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Create an inspiring and purposeful learning environment

• Encourage children to show initiative, take risks with their learning and challenge themselves

• Have high expectations of themselves and the children

• Have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team

• Have a 'can do' attitude and a sense of humour

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning

• A very friendly and supportive team in which everyone is encouraged and valued

• Exciting opportunities for professional development in an outward looking school

• Active and supportive parents and governors

Suitable for experienced teachers.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the school for a visit via the school website.

Reception Intervention Teacher

Contract type: Fixed term (1 year), part-time (0.4)

Close Date: Thursday 15th June 2023 (midday)

Interview Date: Friday 23rd June 2023

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Salary: Main Pay Scale

We are looking to appoint a 0.4 Reception teacher to join the supportive and committed team at Paxcroft Primary School, Trowbridge and lead interventions with our newest pupils. We are currently revitalising our Reception provision, refurbishing our outdoor environment and restructuring our two small classes into a Reception team across one open-plan room. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to deliver focused interventions, catch-up groups and pre-teaching to ensure that no child falls behind. For the right candidate, this could be a fantastic opportunity for career development and progression.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a motivated and inspiring teacher who is prepared to go ‘the extra mile’ to ensure children have exciting and engaging learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom

• Be passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all children

• Have teaching experience in EYFS and a good knowledge of the National Curriculum

• Create an inspiring and purposeful learning environment

• Encourage children to show initiative, take risks with their learning and challenge themselves

• Have high expectations of themselves and the children

• Have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team

• Have a 'can do' attitude and a sense of humour

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning

• A very friendly and supportive team in which everyone is encouraged and valued

• Exciting opportunities for professional development in an outward looking school

• Active and supportive parents and governors

Suitable for experienced teachers.

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Contract status: Permanent, part-time

Hours: 25 hours a week, over 5 days

Salary: Grade H, SCP 15-17 (£14.17- £15.26 per hour)

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, skilled and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with children across our school. Candidates will ideally have a track record of working positively with children and forming good relationships with teachers.

The post holder will support children’s learning in class lessons, work with selected groups, support individuals with specific support plans and further the positive school experience of the pupils. As part of the HLTA role, we would be looking for the post holder to support with absence and PPA cover. We would also be looking to include an hour’s lunch supervision within the hours. Experience with particular Special Needs, eg autistic spectrum disorder, would be desirable.

We would expect that the successful applicant would be able to demonstrate, or be able to develop, the knowledge and skills to deliver interventions appropriate to children working behind expectations in this age range.

We are a happy school with a positive ethos, where the pupils care for each other and enjoy learning and the staff enjoy being part of a supportive and friendly team.

Hours of work: 25 hours over 5 days, term time only. Flexible working arrangements considered. Part time.

Contract type: Part time. Term Time. Permanent.

Closing date (and time): Friday 16th June 2023 at midday.

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: 1st September 2023

Midday Supervisory Assistants (x2 vacancies)

Contract status: permanent

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking Midday Supervisory Assistants to join our friendly school team. The role involves a mixture of supervision of children in the lunch hall and encouraging happy, positive play on the playgrounds (and occasionally in classrooms if it is too wet for outside play.)

Some of our current MDSAs cover all 5 days each week but we are happy to consider candidates that can work 2 or 3 lunchtimes per week on a job share basis.

Role information:

Hours of work: 5 hours per week. Mon-Fri, 12.15pm-1.15pm (job share possible).

Salary: Grade B, SCP 1-2 (£10.50-10.60 per hour)

Working pattern: term time (38 weeks per year plus paid holiday)

Contract type: permanent

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

The successful candidate will have to demonstrate that they will be able to:

• Manage behaviour in a positive and constructive manner, in accordance with the school behaviour policy
• Communicate clearly with other school staff
• Respond to a situation involving first aid in accordance with school policy
• Be aware of Health and Safety issues relating to the school premises
• Maintain confidentiality in line with school policy

Additional information:

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you are interested, please contact the school to arrange by telephoning our School Business Manager, Mr Jonathan Langlois on 01225 762244 or by emailing admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk.

Completed applications should be returned via email to admin@paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk. If you would like a paper copy of our application form, please come into the School Office and we will be happy to provide you with one.

This 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 will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.