19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Qualified Teacher - QTS

  • Proven high quality class teaching
  • Excellent classroom behaviour management
  • An innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning.
  • Experience of working with children with SEND
  • Ability to support parent/carers to improve outcomes for their children

  • Experience of successful coordination of a curriculum subject or project/task that has had a whole school impact (not if an ECT)

  • Evaluative and reflective
  • Ability to learn from others in the team and to provide support as necessary.
  • Ability to be flexible

  • Sense of humour

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Innovative, problem solver
  • A positive ‘can do’ approach
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
  • Warm and approachable to parents

What the school offers its staff

Willowcroft Community School - Teacher – Key Stage One or Two Job Advert

Name of School: Willowcroft Community School Post Title: Teacher Education Stage: Key Stage 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 1 Year (with the possibility to extend) Working Pattern: Full time Pay Scale: MPS (ECTs are very welcome to apply) Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April

Interviews: Monday 20th April

Start Date: September 2026

What skills and experience we are looking for:

At Willowcroft Community School, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our Key Stage Two team. The successful candidate will:

- Have a genuine passion and drive to provide high quality, inclusive academic and social learning experiences for all children.

- Work co-operatively with children and their families to secure the best possible educational outcomes.

- Be an enthusiastic teacher who believes that learning should be creative and fun.

- Want to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, motivated team.

What the school offers its staff:

Joining Willowcroft Community School means having the opportunity to work in a happy, friendly school with a very supportive senior leadership team. Every day here is different, and our staff are committed to supporting each other and creating a positive working environment.

We believe in prioritising staff welfare and well-being, which is why we offer various benefits, including reduced-cost child care, higher priority for Willowcroft school admissions, and family-friendly policies.

We also value continuous professional development for our staff. As a teacher at our school, you will have access to further training within your role internally and part of our academy trust. Our Senior Leadership Team, Special Educational Needs team, and Pastoral team are always ready to listen and support you with your job.

Willowcroft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and references will be required in line with our safeguarding policy.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a supportive and motivated team, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application by the closing date of 15th April.

All applications must be submitted on the Willowcroft Academy Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications.

Application Procedure:

An application form, job description and personal specification are available on our school website, if you need any further assistance please contact Ally Lee at office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk or call 01235 813304.

For further information please see our website http://www.willowcroft.org.uk

Willowcroft Community School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

About Willowcroft Community School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
488 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01235 813304

WILLOWCROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL
“Tomorrow’s success starts today”

Year 5 Teacher
Permanent contract
Main scale/Upper scale salary
Full time
Start date ASAP

We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable class teacher with high expectations of children’s work and behaviour, who plans interesting activities and promotes the characteristics of effective learning
If you
• Have a genuine passion and drive to provide quality academic and social learning experiences for the children in your care
• Can work co-operatively with children and their families to secure the best possible educational outcomes
• Are an enthusiastic teacher who believes that learning should be creative and fun
• Want to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, motivated team.

Then we can offer you an opportunity to work in a forward thinking and supportive school which encourages staff professional development.

Willowcroft is proud to be part of the Oxfordshire Primary Education Network (OPEN) an innovative group of schools working together to provide the highest quality of education for all our pupils

Arranging a visit to Willowcroft Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk.

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