Job Introduction
Bletchingdon CE (VA) Primary School
Year 1 and 2 Teacher – KS1/EYFS Lead
Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025
Job Start Date: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Contract/Hours: Full time. Permanent.
Salary Type: Main Pay Range
Salary Details: M3 - M6 (Not suitable for ECTs) plus TLR
Hours of Work: Full time
Location of Role: In school
Contact e-mail address: office.3141@bletchingdon.oxon.sch.uk
Job Introduction
A rewarding opportunity has arisen to take a leading role in our forward-thinking school.
We are welcoming applicants to support our school community with the endeavour to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils to Shine like stars and become light in our world.
The children are looking for a teacher who:
- Can help us reach our highest standard
- Is kind and funny
- Is committed to us 100%
- Cares about everyone in school
- Inspires us
- Teaches in interesting ways
- Respects our mistakes
We are looking for a teacher who:
- is an excellent practitioner
- is enthusiastic and highly motivated - dynamic
- has high expectations of children’s capabilities and development
- can work in partnership with families/carers, the local community, and other professionals, keeping children at the heart of everything you do
- is able to work well as member of a team
- has an open mind, willing to be reflective and to share good practice
- can provide advice and mentoring to other teachers in order to help them develop and meet the relevant standards.
We offer:
- a strong supportive team working to a common objective
- the capacity to grow and develop as a professional
- committed and experienced HLTAs and TAs
- a vibrant, stimulating, and well-resourced environment
- a nurturing school in the heart of the community
- inspired and inspiring children, an active PTA and supportive Governors.
OFSTED (December 24) say:
- At this school, pupils are encouraged to ‘shine like stars’. They understand and
champion the school’s values to love, have courage and become an integral part of
the community. Parents and carers value the nurturing and caring atmosphere of
the school.
- The school’s high expectations of pupils are reflected in the quality of pupils’ work
around the school.
- All pupils, regardless of their needs or circumstances, access an ambitious
- curriculum.
- The school prepares pupils to become active and responsible citizens, who show
mutual respect to others.
- The school has designed a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils build on their
knowledge as they move through the school.
- Behaviour across school is of a high standard. Well-trained staff create a purposeful
learning atmosphere.
- Staff are proud to work at the school.
We look forward to finding the right person and welcoming them as part of the team.
Further information including a job description and an application form can be found on our school website.
Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome – we would be delighted to show you around our beautiful school. Please contact Mrs Castle, using the school contact details, to book an appointment.
Application Procedure
To see the job descriptions, person specifications and apply for a position please follow the link to our website https://bletchingdon.oxon.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/
Please complete the Oxfordshire Support Application Form and email to office.3141@bletchingdon.oxon.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment
Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
