Class Teacher

Oaklands Primary School, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DU

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 – M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oaklands Primary School is delighted to invite applications for an enthusiastic and caring classroom teacher to join our thriving, welcoming school community. We are looking for someone who has:

• The ability to inspire curiosity and ignite a passion for learning across the curriculum
• A commitment to high standards, personal success and self-development
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer you:

• The chance to work closely alongside a colleague in a parallel class
  
• A friendly, supportive staff team and opportunities for professional growth
• A modern, well-resourced school environment
• A nurturing, inclusive setting where both children and staff can truly flourish

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.

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Hours: Full time

Start date: 1 September 2026

Closing date: Thursday 29 January 2026 at 12.00pm

Proposed Interviews: Thursday 5 February 2026 (TBC)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged; please contact the school office to make an appointment:office@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.ukor telephone 01935 425447.

Please complete the teaching application form, outlining your skills, experience and specifically comment on the impact you have had in your teaching career so far.

Application forms should be sent tooffice@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oaklands Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands Primary School website
• Email address: office@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01935 425447
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-primary-school-yeovil

Our school motto: ‘We care, we learn, we succeed’ is at the heart of everything we do and this is reflected in our high-achieving and happy school.

Our school has 14 mainstream classes and 2 specialist classes for children with autism (The Oaklands Centre). Attainment has been consistently ‘good’ for the last five years. We have impressive facilities which include a cookery room, forest school, dedicated outdoor learning areas, trim trails and play areas, as well as extensive fields to enjoy throughout the year.

Arranging a visit to Oaklands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@oaklandsprimaryschool.co.uk.

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