Job Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking school. We are looking to appoint an inspiring teacher who is fully committed to doing the very best for the pupils in their care. We are a successful Local Authority maintained two-form entry primary school situated close to the centre of Oxford. Our Ofsted inspection in July 2023 confirmed that we are a good school with a strong and committed leadership team, and our “Pupils are proud to be members of the ‘Phil and Jim’ community, where they embrace the school values of love, compassion, and community.”
We are looking for someone who can:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning
- Inspire and motivate children, staff, parents and carers
- Demonstrate interpersonal and organisational skills
- Show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
- Be a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations
We offer you:
- A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team
- Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers
- A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with blocked PPA time that can be taken off-site
- Inspiring curriculum enrichment opportunities because of our exciting location in central Oxford
- Opportunities to develop your practice supported by a commitment to your continuous professional development
Benefits:
- Our school is not only walking distance from all of Oxford’s famous city attractions and landmarks but is located next to the beautiful Port Meadow.
- Access to Oxfordshire County Council discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Ample parking and secure bike store
- Well-being days
- Staff laptops and iPads
We warmly encourage you to get in touch by emailing Paul Atkins, Headteacher, on head.3835@ss-philip-and-james.oxon.sch.uk with any queries you have or for an informal chat about the role.
To submit an application, please use the Apply Now button on our website https://philandjim.org.uk/vacancies/
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2025.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
