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Scale: MPS 1-6 UPS will be considered for the right candidate
Contract type: full-time permanent
Closing date: 18th May 2025 midnight
Interviews: 21st and 22nd May 2025
Contract start date: September 2025
Oakfield Primary School is a 2 form entry primary school located in Wickford, Essex. With a large field, dedicated outdoor learning area, and an EYFS learning garden, our school provides a vibrant and engaging environment for our pupils. We also have an ICT suite, cooking area, and on-site breakfast and after-school clubs, ensuring that we cater to the diverse needs of our community.
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent teaching position at Oakfield Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a committed and creative classroom teacher who is passionate about learning. You will have the ability to inspire, engage, and motivate our pupils to do their very best.
For the right candidate, we have a leadership opportunity to join the senior leadership team. This position would suit someone who is hard-working, flexible, driven, and relentless in their pursuit for excellence. You will need to be a good role model with excellent subject knowledge, strong pedagogy, and a passion for improvement. The leadership opportunity would be to lead an area of school improvement, working alongside other senior leaders to develop teaching, learning, and assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and teach well-structured lessons that promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity
· Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress
· Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)
· Promote consistently high expectations and support all pupils to make good progress
· Promote and support inclusion for all pupils, including those with SEN, EAL, or physical disabilities
· Work collaboratively with staff and the school leadership team to embed whole-school strategies
Requirements:
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with primary-aged children
· Passion and enthusiasm for teaching, with a focus on putting children at the forefront of lessons
· Excellent subject knowledge and strong pedagogical skills
· Good organisational skills and a drive for improvement
Desirable Qualities:
· Keen team player, with the ability to work well with staff and the school leadership team
· Integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
· Commitment to professional development
· Leadership experience
What We Offer:
· Happy, confident children who enjoy learning and behave well
· Dedicated and professional teaching and support staff
· Supportive parents and Governors
· Commitment to your professional development
If you think you would make a positive addition to our team, we would encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to join a caring, inclusive school that is committed to unlocking the potential of every child.
If you have a preference of interview date please specify this at the end of your personal statement on your application form.
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.