Class Teacher 0.6

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6AB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale - full time, permanent contract. ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale - full time, permanent contract. ECTs are welcome to apply.

Class Teacher 0.6 job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and driven Qualified Teacher to begin teaching one of our classes in the new academic year as a job-share.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking school. We seek an inspiring teacher who is fully committed to doing the very best for the pupils in their care. Phil & Jim is a successful Local Authority maintained two-form entry primary school situated close to the centre of Oxford. Our Ofsted inspection in July 2023 confirmed that we are a good school with a strong and committed leadership team, and our “Pupils are proud to be members of the ‘Phil and Jim’ community, where they embrace the school values of love, compassion, and community.”

We would highly recommend that you visit the school, to experience the environment first-hand and to meet our fantastic, polite and hard working pupils. We warmly encourage you to contact us to learn more about the role, and our wonderful community, by emailing headpa@ss-philip-and-james.oxon.sch.uk. If you are able, please provide your telephone number in the email and we will call you for an informal chat and to answer any questions you may have.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching and learning;
• Inspire and motivate children, staff, parents and carers;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Show commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners; and
• Be a dynamic and creative practitioner with high expectations.

We can offer you:

• A happy, supportive and friendly environment where we work effectively as a team;
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• Children who are eager to learn, committed staff, governors, parents and carers;
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• A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with blocked PPA time that can be taken off-site;
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• Inspiring curriculum enrichment opportunities because of our exciting location in central Oxford; &
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• Opportunities to develop your practice supported by current research and a commitment to your continuous professional development.

Benefits:

Our school is not only within walking distance of Oxford’s famous city attractions and landmarks but is also located next to the beautiful Port Meadow. We serve an aspirational, vibrant and diverse community, closely linked to the Universities and STEM Hubs situated around Oxford. The benefits of working with us include:

• A comprehensive Wellbeing package which includes release time for CPD, and the ability to take PPA time off-site;
• A modern, purpose-built building with air-conditioned classrooms and state-of-the-art resources;
• Ample quiet workspaces, off-road parking and secure bike store;
• Staff laptops and iPads; and
• Access to Oxfordshire County Council discounts.

Safeguarding:

Ss Philip and James CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate references.

How to apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the recruitment page of our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 393 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-philip-and-james-church-of-england-aided-primary-school-oxford

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