We are always keen to recruit the very best people to work at Dunmore, whether they are joining our teaching or support staff teams. There are some general personal qualities that we look for when we recruit for any position.

These can be summed up as follows:

• High expectations of yourself, and of children.
• A willingness to participate in the full life of the school.
• First class communication skills.
• Empathy with pupils, colleagues, parents and visitors.
• Tact, compassion and patience.
• Honesty and loyalty.
• A sense of humour and the ability to smile on cold, wet Mondays in January!

Dunmore School is a popular primary/ nursery school located in north Abingdon.  We pride ourselves on being welcoming, diverse, happy and friendly. 

CURRENT VACANCIES

Full-time Teaching Assistant

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant to start in September 2024, which will be temporary until August 2025.

The post is full-time (32.5 hours) working predominantly in Years 1 & 3, but also across the school as needed.  

We are looking for a team player with the humility to admit when you get it wrong, coupled with the skills to learn from your mistakes. You’ll have a passion for working with children, and the ability to work as a member of the wider whole school team.  A sense of humour is essential.

If you would like to apply, please complete an Oxfordshire County Council application form (which you can find as an attachment), and return to David Kendell, Acting Headteacher by email - head.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk . You do not need to send a separate letter of application.

The closing date for applications is Friday 12^th July at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Friday 19^th July 2024.

If you would like to talk informally about the post before applying, please contact David Kendell on 01235 520550 or at head.3861@dunmore.oxon.sch.uk