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Full time EYFS Class Teacher and EYFS Lead
Salary : MPS/UPS TLR2
Required 1st September 2024
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent teaching and leadership position at Oakfield
Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a committed and creative classroom teacher who is
passionate about learning, to teach a reception class and lead EYFS. You will have the ability to
inspire, engage and motivate our pupils to do their very best. Our pupils are looking for an
enthusiastic teacher with good pedagogical knowledge and subject knowledge who has high
expectations and makes learning fun. You will have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework
and a desire to drive improvement. Previous leadership experience is desirable but not essential.
Oakfield Primary School is a two-form entry school. We are a caring school with wonderful children
who love to learn. Our staff members are dedicated, friendly and supportive of each other. We can
offer you the support of a committed team of staff and Governors as well as children who are well
behaved and eager to learn.
At Oakfield Primary School we are committed to ensuring that we strive to unlock the potential of
every child. As an inclusive setting we work collaboratively to support all pupils and believe our staff
are key to being able to fulfil our vision.
The successful candidate will:
• Have QTS and experience with primary aged children, ideally across the Primary age range
and EYFS
• Have a passion and enthusiasm for teaching, putting children at the forefront of lessons
• Promote consistently high expectations of themselves and all pupils and support all pupils to
make good progress
• Promote and support inclusion for all pupils including those with SEN, EAL or with a physical
disability
• Be a keen team player, working well with staff and the school leadership team to put wholeschool strategies in place to support the learning of all pupils
We can offer you:
• Happy, confident children who enjoy learning and behave well
• Dedicated and professional teaching and support staff
• Supportive parents and Governors
• A commitment to your professional development
If you think you would make a positive and creative addition to our team we would encourage you
to apply.
Visits
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a tour of the school
with Mrs Lynn Cooney the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01268 734343 or
admin@oakfield.essex.sch.uk.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an
electronic application form.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful
candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability,
sexual orientation or age.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Information about the School
At Oakfield Primary School we have high expectations and good outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our foundation curriculum and focus on memorable moments.
It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the well being of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children to join the Oakfield team.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.