Early Years Teacher

Oak Green School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8LJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1-6 dependent on experience

Early Years Teacher job summary

Working alongside a dedicated team, you will be responsible for ensuring that the curriculum is challenging and engaging and helps all pupils make excellent progress towards high expectations.

Oak Green School is a large, diverse school with well-equipped facilities and an attractive learning environment.

Ofsted rating GOOD July 2025 https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/110206

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• dynamic, energetic, well organised and dedicated
• passionate about teaching and learning, with a clear vision and drive for improvement
• able to teach knowledge driven and progressive lessons which motivate and engage
• interested in developing theory and research and participate in new ideas and initiatives
• creative risk takers who have a creative approach to teaching and learning
• positive with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• open to new opportunities
• ambitious
• have high expectations and who can engage and motivate a love of learning
• able to effectively motivate, develop and inspire colleagues

We can offer:

• wide ranging professional development and career opportunities
• well supported induction for teachers new to the school
• mentoring from committed colleagues and the opportunities to work alongside dedicated practitioners
• a supportive and hands on Senior Leadership Team & Extended Senior Leadership Team
• welcoming and sociable colleagues
• Keen, curious and friendly children
• A positive and happy workplace
• A commitment to a good work/life balance

We would welcome visits to our school. For more information please contact the school office 01296 423895 or email: office@oakgreen.bucks.sch.uk

Oak Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and it is necessary for all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment screening.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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

At Oak Green School, the protection, safety, health and well-being of every child is our first concern. Safeguarding and the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. All staff recognise this regardless of the role they undertake or whether they have direct contact or responsibility for children or not. We believe that every child has the right to learn in a safe and caring environment and we listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us.

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 Oak Green School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 703 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oak-green-school

Our school has been at the heart of the Southcourt community in Aylesbury for over 70 years, throughout which we have served local families and aimed for the highest standards of learning and teaching to ensure that all our children thrive, reach their potential and celebrate their achievements. We take the greatest pleasure in working with such a committed team, with care for our children, fabulous learning experiences and academic success at the heart of everything we do.

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