Class Teacher, plus phase and subject leadership opportunity

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale with

Class Teacher, plus phase and subject leadership opportunity job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly effective and reflective classroom practitioner to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is committed not only to excellent classroom practice but also to contributing to whole-school improvement. For the right candidate, leadership opportunities such as Phase Lead or Subject Co-ordinator can be explored.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning, with high expectations for every child
• Creates engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Works effectively as part of a caring and committed team.
• Brings positive energy, creativity, and a sense of fun to the classroom and to the staff team.

We will offer:

• A strong, values-driven ethos at the heart of all we do
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• A committed and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities to lead, influence and develop practice across the school
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

How to apply:

• We strongly encourage applicants to visit the school before applying.

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

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 Northbourne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northbourne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northbourne-church-of-england-primary-school

“This is a school where pupils are cherished and nurtured. Pupils’ interests and their individuality are understood and valued” (Ofsted, 2022)

At Northbourne, all staff strive to fulfil our school’s vision of nurturing excellence. We provide a vibrant, exciting learning environment where all of our pupils are encouraged, supported and challenged to be the best they can: socially, emotionally and academically. Our motivating and interesting curriculum helps all pupils reach their potential and discover interests and talents in a safe, nurturing environment, underpinned by our Christian ethos. We feel privileged to work with the hard-working, committed children, parents, governors and staff in our school community as we continue to make our school even better.

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