Working at St Osmund’s

A family with high standards and warm hearts

St Osmund’s is a vibrant Catholic primary school in the heart of Salisbury. We are known for our sense of purpose, strong values and the genuine warmth of our relationships.

Our mission, Love for God ~ Love for Each Other ~ Love for Learning, shapes everything we do.

We are proud of our high standards and the care we take in doing things properly, but our culture is built on trust, humour and teamwork, not pressure.  Staff often describe St Osmund’s as a place where you feel supported, challenged and appreciated in equal measure.

Professional growth without burnout

We believe great teaching comes from continual reflection, not endless marking.

• No after-school marking: Teachers give live feedback and use crib sheets for whole-class assessment, so there is no written marking at home.

• Weekly TD 1:1s: Each week, teachers have protected time to reflect on their teaching and professional growth in a relaxed, coaching-style conversation.

• Lesson Study groups: Teachers work together in supportive groups to observe, experiment and share practice.

• Wellbeing Day: Every member of staff has a paid day each year to use however they choose, for rest, reflection or simply to recharge.
  
  

Our approach to development is collegiate and reflective. We grow together.

Collegiality, humour and support

People matter here.

Relationships are at the heart of our school, and we look after each other.  There is a genuine sense of camaraderie across the staffroom.  We celebrate successes, share challenges openly and find plenty to laugh about along the way.

We also make space for joy!  From the colour and celebration of International Day to the beauty of our Christmas Carol Service, these moments remind us why we love working at St Osmund’s, and why our children love being here.

A place to teach with integrity

We do not rely on off-the-shelf schemes for core subjects.  We trust our teachers to think deeply about what children need and to plan meaningful sequences of learning.  There is clear guidance, strong support and shared progression frameworks, but also room for creativity and professional judgement.

We want every teacher to feel that St Osmund’s is a place where they can do their best work, teaching with both rigour and heart.

Join us

If you are looking for a school where professional growth, wellbeing and belonging truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

St Osmund’s is more than a workplace; it is a community of people who care deeply about children, about each other, and about doing things well.