Permanent Class Teacher
Overview
Are you looking to be part of a supportive, friendly team where you can make a genuine difference every day?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a KS2 class teacher to join our experienced and dedicated team at The Ridgeway CE Primary School. Ridgeway is a thriving, nurturing and welcoming school set in a beautiful rural location, within easy reach of Wantage, Oxford and Swindon.
At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to creating a caring, inclusive environment where both children and adults thrive. Guided by our vision of ‘Building for Life’, we work together to ensure every member of our community feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve their best.
Our pupils are motivated, inquisitive and enthusiastic learners and we are passionate about providing a rich and engaging education within a happy, respectful and nurturing school community.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a passionate teacher who puts the children at the centre of their practice
- Has a commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all children
- Has high expectations for the children and themselves
- Works collaboratively and values being part of a supportive team
- Builds strong relationships with children, families and the wider community
- Is committed to ensuring every child – and every colleague – can thrive and be their very best
We can offer:
- A thriving school with a caring, nurturing atmosphere at its core
- A supportive and dedicated staff team and governing body
- Enthusiastic, curious children who enjoy learning and engaging with the world around them
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including a healthy work/life balance with blocked time for PPA which can be taken off site
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Support from a wider network of partner schools
This post is being advertised as Main Scale but for the right candidate UPS would be considered.
Location
Ridgeway C.E.Primary School
West Street
Wantage
Oxon
OX12 9UL
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed please contact the school office (01235 751254 office.3231@ridgeway.oxon.sch.uk) to arrange an appointment. If you would like to have an informal chat about the post, please contact the school office so we can arrange this.
Full details of the post and application forms are available on our website: www.ridgewayprimary.co.uk. If you require any support with the application process, please contact the school office and speak to Louise Buxton or Anna Cassidy: Tel. 01235 751254, office.3231@ridgeway.oxon.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 11th May at 9:00am. Interviews will take place on 15th May. All applications must be submitted on the Oxfordshire County Council application form we cannot accept unaccompanied CVs.
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. As part of our shortlisting process online checks will be completed.