Job Introduction
Do you have a passion for working with young children?
Church Cowley St James C of E Primary School is proud to have such a beautiful city school.
Our building and outdoor space are small but mighty. Our site has a fantastic playground for children in each stage of the school, a shepherds hut, massive tree house, fantastic forest school, library and its own stunning nursery.
We are a forward-thinking school that is passionate about providing exceptional learning opportunities for both children and staff.
We are consistently Good, with well-behaved pupils, supportive parents, friendly staff, and active Governors.
We sit in the heart of Church Cowley and are proud of our community links.
In return for your flair, commitment and passion, we offer an engaging curriculum, excellent CPD opportunities and brilliant children for you to grow and develop.
Are you looking to work in a progressive school and take the next step on the career ladder? We have several opportunities to recieve a TLR for additional responsibilities matched to your areas of expetise and interest - make this clear in your application.
This is a teacher-qualified, full-time Teacher position, ideally starting in September 2025.
We are looking for a passionate teacher (and leader if also interested in a TLR position - we have the opportunity of a few across the school) who can do their best every day and who can inspire and motivate children and adults to reach their full potential. For the TLR position, you may have already had some subject or phase leader experience (although this might be limited at this stage) and be driven to be successful and develop a team of teachers and support staff to deliver the school's outcomes and aims.
We have a track record of developing adults to be the best they can be including NQT, middle leaders and senior leaders including teachers who have gone on to be head teachers within the last 5 years.
We offer a comprehensive range of CPD options including paying for you to complete NPQML (SL), National SENCo course, University Masters courses, PhD's. We also offer the possibility of trips to conferences in Sweden, Canada and New York from your 3rd year in post.
We REALLY care about your well-being
* All planning for English, Maths, Art, RE, Geography, History and Science is completed, including teaching slides and all resources
* You get a full entitlement to PPA weekly with co-teachers
* PE and StreetDance are taught by professionals alongside you weekly
* No marking at home policy
* The best staffroom and coffee of all of the schools in Oxfordshire - come and see.
We are looking for someone to start in September 2025
If you would like a visit to our school, please call 01865 77 84 84 - we would love to show you around.
Additional Application Instructions
Please apply using an Oxfordshire County Council application form - available from our website https://www.churchcowley.com/Vacancies/ Completed applications should be emailed to head.3210@church-cowley-st-james.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date 18th May 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.
