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KSI Classroom Teacher

Job Introduction

At New Hinksey School, our vision is to provide a high-quality education where everyone is valued and supported to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. We promote curiosity and creativity so that every child flourishes through:

Faith: developing courage, perseverance and resilience,
Hope: showing respect, equality, inclusivity and honesty,
Love: being compassionate, empathetic, kind and encouraging.

Described as a village school in the very heart of Oxford, we are welcoming and inclusive, serving our diverse South Oxford community by providing an education of the highest quality, in accordance with Christian principles and the values that inform and underpin British society.

We can offer:

highly supportive colleagues and governors.
pupils who are keen to learn, respectful of everyone, and engage well with their learning.
continuing professional development to support the successful applicant in carrying out the duties.
parents and carers who actively support their children’s learning in a variety of ways.

The successful candidate must be able to:

provide creative, enriching, learning opportunities in KS1.
demonstrate high expectations of learning and behaviour.
demonstrate an ability to nurture and support all pupils, including those with learning, emotional or other needs.
demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills.
work closely with colleagues as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Main purpose

The successful candidate will:

Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge in KS1
Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, to support the school’s vision and values
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes

Health, safety and discipline

Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Follow Health and Safety guidelines and procedures

Professional development

Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

Communication

Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Person specification

criteria	qualities
Qualifications and experience	Qualified teacher status Degree Successful primary teaching experience
Skills and knowledge	Knowledge of the National Curriculum Knowledge of teaching Phonics Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for raising pupil attainment including different working groups of pupils such as SEND, FSM, EAL. A good understanding of how children learn Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Ability to analyse, interpret and act on test/teacher assessment data
Personal qualities	A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school Resilient, cheerful and positive High expectations for children’s attainment and progress Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Ability to maximise resources Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality

We warmly welcome school visits prior to application. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit.

Telephone: 01865 242 169

Email: office.3213@new-hinksey.oxon.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 8 May 2026

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.

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