Peterchurch Primary School

29/04/2026

📢 We’re Hiring: KS2 Teacher (Fixed‑Term, 1 Year) 📢

📍 Peterchurch Primary School – Golden Valley, Herefordshire
Peterchurch Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Teacher to join our team from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.

✨ About the Role
🕘 Full‑time | 📄 Fixed‑term (1 year)
💷 Main Pay Range M1–M2 (£32,916 – £34,823)
Peterchurch Primary School sits at the heart of our rural community in the beautiful Golden Valley, between Hereford and Hay‑on‑Wye. We provide a positive, caring and inclusive environment where children thrive and feel valued, and we are proud to have been recognised by OFSTED as ‘Good’ (March 2024).

👩‍🏫 We’re looking for someone who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Has a proven track record of raising standards and supporting strong progress
• Is enthusiastic, creative and adaptable in lesson planning and delivery
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and children’s welfare
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively within a team
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Brings enthusiasm, humour and enjoyment into learning
🌟 What we offer:
• A supportive and welcoming place to work
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• Children who are eager and motivated learners
• A dedicated and encouraging staff team

🏫 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment.
📅 Next visit date: Tuesday 5th May, 4:30pm–5:30pm
✅ Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers, ECTs and final‑year student teachers on track to qualify.
📧 Application forms and further details are available from Mrs Giles in the school office:
[email protected]

ℹ️ More information about our school can be found here:
https://www.peterchurch.hereford.sch.uk/News/

📅 Closing date: Tuesday 12th May 2026 (midday)
📅 Interview date: Monday 18th May 2026
(Shortlisted candidates only – interviews include a lesson observation, interview tasks and a formal interview.)

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Post

21/04/2026

🍽️ WE’RE RECRUITING! 🍽️
Kitchen / Dining Room Assistant
📍 Peterchurch Primary School
Are you caring, reliable and enjoy working with children? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen/Dining Room Assistant to join our lovely lunchtime team at Peterchurch Primary School 🌿

🕰️ The Role
✅ Fixed‑term: 1st June 2026 – 31st August 2027
✅ ⏱️ 1 hour per day, Monday to Friday
✅ 🕦 11.45am – 12.45pm (term‑time only)
✅ 💷 £2,809.32 per year (pro rata) – HC2
✅ 📅 Start date: 1st June 2026

🏫 About Our School
Peterchurch Primary sits at the heart of our rural community in the beautiful Golden Valley, between Hereford and Hay‑on‑Wye. We’re proud to be a ‘Good’ school (OFSTED, March 2024), offering a positive, caring and inclusive environment for our children and staff.

✨ We’d Love to Hear From You If You:
😊 Have a nurturing nature and a good sense of humour
🤝 Are flexible, reliable and a positive team player
🧼 Care deeply about hygiene and keeping a clean, tidy workspace
⏰ Are organised, punctual and dependable
⭐ (Desirable) Hold a food hygiene certificate and enhanced DBS
💙 What You’ll Be Part Of
✔ A welcoming, supportive school team
✔ Happy children in a calm lunchtime environment
✔ A rewarding role making a real difference to pupils’ day
School visits are warmly welcomed by prior appointment

📧 How to Apply
Application forms and further details are available from Sally Giles
📩 Email: [email protected]
🗓 Closing Date: Thursday 30th April (Midday)
🗓 Interview Date: Tuesday 5th May

16/04/2026

🎨 Celebrating World Art Day 🎨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our after‑school art exhibition to celebrate World Art Day. It was lovely to see our school community come together to enjoy the children’s creativity.
Children from Preschool to Year 6 proudly showcased artwork inspired by a range of artists and styles, including Picasso (cubism and multiple perspectives), Hokusai (waves and texture), L.S. Lowry (figures and perspective), Van Gogh (brushstrokes and texture), Eric Carle (painted paper collage) and Wassily Kandinsky (colour and shape).

We are incredibly proud of the effort and creativity shown by all the children. A special thank you to Mr Chapman for kindly lending his beautiful oil and watercolour paintings of Peterchurch, Herefordshire and beyond, which added something truly special to the exhibition.

Thank you all for your continued support 🌟🎨

27/03/2026

🌟 We love our wonderful preschool! 🌟

Take a look at the poster below to see what makes our setting such a special place for little learners.

Please feel free to share this with friends and family who may be looking for a nurturing, fun, and engaging preschool environment.
If you’re interested in a place or would like to book a tour, just contact the office - we’d love to show you around! 😊

25/03/2026

🌟 What an unforgettable week for our Year 6! 🌟
Last week, our Year 6 children set off for an amazing residential adventure at Kilvrough Manor, and what a week it was! 🏞️
They threw themselves into caving, took magical evening walks to coastal castles, bravely abseiled down cliffs, enjoyed coastal scrambling, explored rock pooling, and so much more. Every challenge was met with enthusiasm, teamwork, and huge smiles.
These experiences are truly special; they help our children build teamwork, resilience, and courage, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them. 💛
A massive thank you to our incredible staff who give up their week to make adventures like this possible. Your dedication means the world to our children and our school community. 🌟👏

23/03/2026

🌟We are incredibly proud of Mrs Morgan, who completed a sponsored walk in support of St Michael’s Hospice and raised an amazing £136! 👏💛
Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and community spirit, you're an inspiration to us all! 🌼💚

05/03/2026

📚✨ World Book Day 2026 ✨📚

We’ve had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day. Our children impressed everyone with their creative “dress as a word” costumes, and our staff also joined in with great enthusiasm- even recording a special Masked Reader for the children to enjoy and guess who’s behind the mask! 🎭

A lovely part of the day was seeing our Early Years and Year 6 pupils enjoy some shared reading together. It was wonderful to watch the older children support and inspire our youngest readers. 💛📖

We’re now encouraging pupils to take photos of themselves reading in unusual places to continue promoting a love of books across our school community. We can’t wait to see their imaginative reading spots!

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful day celebrating books 📖

03/03/2026

🎶 What an unforgettable day for our school choir! 🎶
On Friday, our amazing singers took part in Young Voices at the Birmingham Arena, joining thousands of children from schools across the country. The atmosphere was electric, and the choir did us proud!
Singing alongside so many talented young voices and performing to a huge audience in such an incredible venue was an experience they will never forget. 🌟
A huge well done to all our choir members for their hard work, enthusiasm, and brilliant performance. And thank you to everyone who supported the trip—what a fantastic celebration of music, teamwork, and confidence! 💛🎤

11/02/2026

🌟 Honeybees Class Adventure!🦋
Last week, Honeybees Class had an amazing trip to the Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo! The children took part in a special Zookeepers Tour, where they learned all about the incredible lifecycle of a butterfly — from tiny egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, and finally to beautiful butterfly.
They loved exploring the tropical environment, spotting butterflies all around them, and discovering fun facts from the zookeeper. It was a magical experience that brought our classroom learning to life!

11/02/2026

⛪ Activities at Hereford Cathedral over half term week 🌟

11/02/2026

💛Looking after our children’s wellbeing (and our own!) can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to do it alone. Herefordshire Council provides free access to Melo, a mental health and wellbeing service designed to support parents and families.
👉See the shared link below to find out more 💛