Early Career Teacher (Primary)

Charlton Primary School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

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: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,606.00 Annually (Actual) M1 starting salary

Early Career Teacher (Primary) job summary

Early Career Teacher from September 2025

We are looking for a passionate and talented ECT to join our friendly team. This post would be ideal for those at the beginning of their career who are committed to developing their practice and maximising their impact on learning. We are particularly interested in practitioners who:

are reflective and able to evaluate the impact of their teaching

are able to use assessment information effectively to further progress

are committed to giving and acting upon high quality feedback

are able to work collaboratively and contribute positively to our school community

share our belief that learning should be fun as well as challenging

understand the importance of building positive relationships with children, colleagues and families

What Charlton offers its staff

If you are appointed to a teaching role with us, we guarantee that you will be well supported. You will receive a structured process of ECT induction and will benefit from the collective support of an experienced network of colleagues. From all staff we expect commitment to the school and a desire to improve and excel. Further information about the responsibilities of the role can be found in the attached job description.

We can offer you:

• A committed and knowledgeable staff community who are willing to share their knowledge and skills
• A comprehensive ECT induction programme, followed by access to continuous personal and professional development
• Teaching teams who work collaboratively
• A commitment to the wellbeing of staff and pupils, including staff led wellbeing initiatives
• Part of a dynamic special school with opportunities for career development

We are a forward thinking school with strong teaching, leadership and support teams. We offer excellent professional development opportunities and ECT support including support from experienced mentors within the school. Our ECTs tend to stay with us so the staffing structure has been designed to ensure opportunities for early career teachers.

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office on officech@cha.cambrianlt.org to arrange a time and date. You will find lots of information on the website but we are also happy to arrange an informal chat if you are interested in applying. Shortlisting may take place on a rolling basis so early application is advised. Interviews will take place from 21st-24th May.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications and reserve the right to consider and interview candidates ahead of the closing date. An offer may be made to an exceptional candidate in this instance.

Charlton Primary School is a member of the Cambrian Learning Trust. The Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

All staff will be expected to promote fundamental British values as part of a school that values diversity and individuality, exemplified in our values of ‘one community, individual minds, creating futures. The Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Charlton School and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Charlton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Charlton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charlton-primary-school-wantage

We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.

"Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!

Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child’s life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.

We are very lucky to have an extensive and beautiful outdoor space that provides valuable opportunities to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and for children to learn how to care for our environment and its importance.

Everything we do at Charlton is centred around our values - Be happy, Be kind and Be responsible. This helps to develop a nurturing, positive and friendly environment for all.

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