The Ridgeway C.E. Primary School

Permanent Class Teacher

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join our experienced team at The Ridgeway CE Primary School. Ridgeway is a small, friendly school set in a beautiful location. Although we are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful countryside, we are in easy reach of Wantage, Oxford and Swindon. We are privileged to have motivated, inquisitive pupils and we are committed to providing our children with broad educational opportunities which supports them in ‘Building for Life’.  Following our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection we are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our team of experienced teachers.   

We are looking for:

  • A highly motivated, positive individual who is inspired by, and who inspires, their colleagues and the children.
  • Someone who actively wants to be part of a team and who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. 
  • Someone who is passionate about children’s learning and welfare.
  • A values-led individual who exemplifies our core values of caring, respect and perseverance.
  • A reflective teacher who adapts teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils. 
  • A teacher who will plan and teach well-structured lessons and who demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge. 

What we can offer:

  • An experienced, supportive and committed team.
  • Children who are keen to learn and who have a keen interest in the world around them.
  • A supportive school community with high levels of engagement from all our stakeholders.
  • A commitment to professional development for new and experienced teachers.
  • A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with blocked time for PPA which can be taken off site.
  • Governors who are committed to the development of the school and its staff.

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
South East
OX12 9UL

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed please contact the school office (01235 751254) to arrange an appointment. Supporting documents can be found above alternatively please email the school office for an application pack to be sent to you, office.3231@ridgeway.oxon.sch.uk.  The closing date for applications is 11th October at 12:00pm. Interviews will take place Week commencing 14th October. All applications must be submitted on the Oxfordshire County Council application form which can be found here 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.