Job Introduction
We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging teachers to join our inclusive, thriving and supportive school.
Our school is a community school, with an active parent teacher group, FODSA, closely situated 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
- Part time teacher - EYFS experience is essential (see separate advert)
- Maternity cover in KS2 - expected to start Summer term 2025
- Temporary or permanent teacher - either ECT or main scale (see separate advert)
The school’s leadership team is committed to developing an effective coaching culture with regular opportunities for feedback and support to establish and maintain quality first teaching. Guided by current research, we focus our time and energy on the things that make a difference to our children’s holistic development. The school empowers colleagues through relevant and responsive professional learning and opportunities, to flourish in the ever-changing world of education. We will deliver a 6-month induction programme with a mentor that forms part of your probation period.
Whole school consistent expectations and routines are thoughtfully developed, with the school team, and well implemented. Our school is therefore a calm and purposeful place in which to learn. Our children are eager, enthusiastic, kind and take pride in showcasing their learning with the community. School Council (January 2025) says, ”Our school is amazing because we have a variety of learning opportunities, we have a wonderful school library and lots of support with learning. Our lessons are creative, fun and everyone here is friendly and generous.”
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.' Parents shared, during our most recent parent survey (January 2025) “we are very happy with our child's progress in school and she is very happy here”, “both my daughters have been to Drayton and I can safely say it is a wonderful place to be” and my child “is really very happy at school. She loves all her teachers and has never had a bad word to say (although would like more snow days). Thanks!”
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged, where you will get to tour the whole school with our friendly class ambassadors, meet the team and experience our school in action. You can arrange a visit by emailing office.2560@drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk. Visit our website for more information https://drayton-pri.oxon.sch.uk.
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.
