Teacher

Job Introduction

Drayton Community Primary School

Develop as an exceptional teacher in a thriving, oversubscribed supportive school.

Drayton Community Primary is a thriving, oversubscribed school situated close to Abingdon in South Oxfordshire. This is an exciting time to join our school community following our recent Ofsted inspection and a new leadership team. 

The school has excellent transport links and is conveniently located for the A34/M4, Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage.

We are currently looking for Temporary or Permanent Teachers - either ECT or main scale teacher to work in our school.

The school’s leadership team is committed to a coaching culture with regular opportunities for feedback and support to establish and maintain quality first teaching; an environment where teachers can truly grow and excel in their roles. Guided by research, we focus our time and energy on the things that make a difference. The school empowers colleagues through structured professional learning opportunities, to flourish in the ever-changing world of education. 

Expectations and routines are thoughtfully developed and well implemented. Our school is therefore a calm and purposeful place in which to learn. Recent parent/carer and pupil surveys demonstrate that pupils feel safe, valued and that they have a deep love of learning. 

Our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2023) found that: 'Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming school where everyone flourishes. They understand the school’s values, which include kindness and teamwork. One parent expressed the views of many by commenting, ‘Drayton sits at the heart of the community.’ The school has high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils engage highly in lessons and value the support that staff provide. This helps them to typically achieve well across the curriculum. They love to share their learning and talk enthusiastically about the interesting topics they study.'

Visits to our school are encouraged. You can arrange a visit by calling (01235) 531316 or by emailing office.2560@drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk.  Visit our website for more information https://drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk.

Drayton Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this position you will be subject to several checks and references including a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before an appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 16 December

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email by Tuesday 17 December

Interview Date: interviews will take place during that week – dates to be confirmed.   Indication of how the interview will look - Lesson observation 30 minutes– English year 5 (details to be shared at shortlisting) followed by lunch with the children and tour of the school then interview 1 hour.

Salary: M1- M6

Hours of Work: full time

Location of Role: Drayton Community Primary School, Abingdon.

Start date:     January 2025 

Job Description: Primary Teacher 

The postholder is required to undertake the professional duties of a school teacher, as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document, and with due regard to the Teacher Standards. 

The role 

To provide outstanding teaching and learning to ensure high attainment of their pupils. 

Key responsibilities 

• Teach classes and/or groups as allocated by the headteacher. 
• Provide a nurturing classroom and school environment that helps pupils to develop as learners. 
• Help to maintain/establish good behaviour for learning and play across the whole school. 
• Contribute to the effective and efficient working of the school community

Outcomes and activities 

Teaching and Learning 

• Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and transform pupil attainment. 
• With direction from school curriculum leaders, assist in the creation and development of rich, balanced, challenging and innovative schemes of work which are inspiring for learners and teachers alike. 
• With approval from curriculum leaders, adapt and differentiate licensed curriculum materials to ensure lessons are appropriately challenging for all pupils.
• Use regular, measurable and significant assessments to monitor progress and set targets. 
• Use assessment outcomes and question level analysis to plan and intervene accordingly.
• Ensure that all pupils achieve at or beyond age related expectations or, if working below expectation, make significant and continuing progress towards achieving at level. 
• Promote the spiritual, social, moral and cultural development of pupils.
• Maximise their own and pupils’ learning time.
• Make constructive use of information technology and other high-quality resources for learning. 
• Ensure that all pupils are offered equality of opportunity, taking into due regard cultural, religious, gender and other influences on learning. 
• Work as a member of a team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the school, with staff, parents, governors, the wider community and other stakeholders. 
• Comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate. 
• Actively engage in professional development opportunities and performance management promoting a lifelong learner mentality
• Engage proactively, trial and implement school policy and research informed best practice strategies.
• Promote equality of opportunity through personal example and curriculum delivery.
• Comply with, and promote, school policy and best practice for Safeguarding, including esafety and acceptable internet use. 
• Work in partnership with external agencies and the local community, promoting a positive image of the school. 
• Maintain regular and productive communication with parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications. 
• Develop an exciting and motivating extra-curricular and enrichment offer including links, trips, visits and residentials. 

School Culture

• Help create a strong community, characterised by consistent, orderly, caring and respectful relationships. 
• Help develop a small school culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement. 

Other 

This job description may be adapted on appointment with regard to the successful candidate’s skills, interests and career aspirations.

Person Specification: Primary Teacher

Qualification criteria

• Qualified to degree level and above 
• Qualified to teach in the UK 
• Right to work in the UK 

Experience

• Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment.
• Evidence of improving the teaching and learning of their subject through schemes of work and extra-curricular activities etc. 

Skills and attributes

We seek individuals who embody our school values and possess the requisite skills and attributes, or demonstrate a clear capacity to cultivate them:

Kindness

• Takes care of self and others.
• Shows gratitude.
• Shares pride in the achievements of self and others.

 Community

• Able to create a safe, happy and successful environment for everyone in our community. 
• Is a positive role model for all.
• Strives to build and foster links with the community.

Achievement

• Exceptional organisational skills prepare for success.
• Works hard to achieve ambitious aims.
• Never gives up on us, our teammates or our mission. 
• Readiness to play a full part in our small school life to guarantee achievement. 

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Works together cohesively and effectively towards shared goals.
• Seeks out opportunities to build on own and others’ attributes.
• Helps others to be better through a coaching culture of constructive, compassionate feedback
• Consistently plays their part in reliable and timely assessments and child-led planning.

The Pursuit of knowledge

• Is passionate about helping children develop as learners and members of the community.
• Is brave and takes initiative.  
• Actively engages in and promotes self-study and the development of self within and beyond school.

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.