Job Introduction
KS2 Class Teacher required (1.0 FTE)
Main Pay Scale
Start Date: January 2027. However, we welcome applications from candidates able to start on or before 1st May 2027
This is initially a temporary contract until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become permanent.
Chesterton CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our thriving village school. Guided by our vision of 'Building Firm Foundations for Life', we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every child flourish academically and personally.
Our school is part of a thriving village community with just under 200 pupils on roll. We can offer engaged, well-behaved children with high levels of parental engagement. We have welcoming, dedicated colleagues, including a highly-skilled team of Teaching Assistants, and a supportive leadership team, all of which contribute to a fantastic environment in which everyone in our community builds firm foundations for life, guided by our Christian values.
We invest heavily in professional development. Whether you are at the start of your career or looking to take the next step in leadership, you will be supported by experienced colleagues and a leadership team committed to helping staff develop and flourish.
Whilst we pride ourselves on high levels of achievement in the classroom, there is much more to Chesterton than academic success. We are committed to providing a rich range of opportunities that enable both pupils and staff to develop their interests, talents and confidence.
We are proud of how Chesterton provides a rich, broad and vibrant learning experience for all our children and a range of activities outside the classroom.
Our school website demonstrates the wider life at the school, with photos, videos and explanations of exciting events and learning opportunities throughout this academic year.
Our recent SIAMS inspection recognised the culture we have worked hard to create: "Relationships are characterised by compassion, openness and trust." "Staff are similarly enabled to flourish through purposeful professional development and thoughtful support for wellbeing." - SIAMS Inspection 2026
Chesterton Church of England Primary School promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
We would strongly encourage visits to the school to discuss the role in person and see our school in action.
If you would like to do this, please contact us on 01869 252498 or email office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a convenient time to meet the Headteacher, Mr Rory Gratwohl.
Applications must be submitted on the application form and sent to the school (office.3082@chesterton.oxon.sch.uk). Please note we are unable to accept CVs as part of the application process.
Closing date: Monday 23rd November (12.00pm)
Probable Interview Date: Thursday 26th November
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.
