Class Teacher

Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 4SF

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) M Scale Pay

Class Teacher job summary

Join Our Thriving Village School

Located in Steeple Aston, our school has built a culture of mutual support and genuine kindness. We've created an environment where staff have time for one another and every individual's background is valued.

Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. They're enthusiastic learners who bring joy and energy to our classrooms every day. Working with children who are eager to learn and grow makes teaching here genuinely rewarding.

Our leadership team prioritises staff wellbeing and provides clear development pathways, allowing you to focus on inspiring your pupils. If you're looking for a workplace where you are valued both personally and professionally, we'd welcome your application.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated, hard-working, and passionate individual committed to supporting our pupils' educational journey, this role is suitable for either an ECT or an experienced teacher.

As a classroom teacher, you'll nurture the development of learners, building their foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics through inclusive and adaptive teaching that provides challenge for all. You'll create a warm, secure classroom environment where children feel confident to explore and try new things. Working closely with teaching assistants, you'll plan engaging, lessons that capture children's curiosity and imagination, whilst carefully assessing their progress through age-appropriate assessment methods. You'll build strong relationships with parents and carers, communicating regularly about their child's development, and contribute to the wider life of our school community.

We are looking for a person who:

• Is passionate about providing engaging and exciting learning opportunities for all pupils
• Is a reflective practitioner, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional development
• Is creative and enthusiastic, with the ability to make learning engaging and fun
• Is committed to inclusive practice and celebrating the diverse backgrounds within our school community
• Is skilled at adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
• Is organised and adaptable, able to manage the demands of a busy KS1 classroom
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We are a caring and inclusive school, and we can offer you

• A friendly community with confident, happy children
• Committed and energetic staff and governors who value effective partnerships in producing the highest standards for all
• A commitment to supporting your further professional development.

Dr Radcliffe’s CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

More information about this position is available in the enclosed Job Description & Person Specification. Please complete and submit your application using MyNewTerm.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Come and see our vibrant school in action and get a sense of what makes Dr Radcliffe’s such a special place to work. If you would like further details, please contact the school office on 01869 340204 or our School Business Manager, Layla Jury on l.jury@dr-radcliffes.oxon.sch.uk.

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.

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 Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dr-radcliffe-s-church-of-england-primary-school

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