Class Teacher

Dashwood Banbury Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 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: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

You would thrive in the role if you are you someone who has:

• a passion for working with children aged 5-11 years;
• strong communication skills with both children and adults;
• ability to create an inclusive classroom enviroment that supports all learners;
• willingness to learn, adapt and develop professionally;
• basic organisational skills for planning daily activities;
• relevant teaching qualification (eg PGCE or equivalent)

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• Enthusiastic and hardworking;
• A supportive staff and Governing Body who have fun at work;
• A progressive, forward thinking Academy Trust;
• A commitment to your professional development and potential leadership opportunities for the right candidate;
• Chance to work with experienced staff who can support and mentor you in the role;
• A welcoming environment where creativity is encouraged.

A tour of the school can be arranged on an individual basis but you can also find out more about us on the Dashwood Academy 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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Value and attitudes:

• commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the school community;
• patience, empathy and understanding towards pupils' individual needs;
• enthusiasm for contributing positively to school life beyond the classroom;
• collaborative mindset with openness to feeback from peers and leaders;
• dedication to continous personal growth as an educator.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Aspirations Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 249 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher - Person Spec.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dashwood Banbury Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 466 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dashwood Banbury Academy website
• Email address: rjakeman@dashwood-aspirations.org
• Phone number: 01295 263240
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dashwood-banbury-academy

We are a ‘Good’ 2-form entry primary school based in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire, with approximately 435 pupils aged 2-11 years old. Our drive for academic excellence goes hand in hand with a responsibility for our pupils’ wellbeing. We aim to provide pupils with a passion to achieve their best, now and in the future. We put our pupils’ physical and mental wellbeing on a par with their academic performance. In order for our pupils to be successful, we support and guide them to become happy, healthy, resilient, motivated learners. We have a broad and diverse curriculum that incorporates the national curriculum, our aspirations conditions, SMSC, mindfulness, healthy living and outdoor learning. As part of the Aspirations Academies Trust, we offer excellent opportunities to develop staff not only in their teaching role but also in leadership opportunities should they wish to.

Arranging a visit to Dashwood Banbury Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rjakeman@dashwood-aspirations.org.

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