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Intervention/PPA/Cover teacher

Oxford Gardens Primary School, London, W10 6NF

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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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 - 1 year
• Pay scale: M3-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified teacher status Degree
• Successful primary teaching experience

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Able to demonstrate inclusive practice

Personal qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Professional and able to communicate effectively to all members of the school community
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Flexible and able to adapt to being in different classes

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to the latest teaching resources and technology.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

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

Oxford Gardens Primary School is committed to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Oxford Gardens Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oxford Gardens Primary School website
• Email address: lauren.potter@oxfordgardens.rbkc.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 969 1997
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxford-gardens-primary-school

Oxford Gardens Primary School – London, W10 6NF
Are you a passionate and innovative KS2 teacher ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Oxford Gardens Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive learning community in the heart of North Kensington, where creativity, high standards, and pupil wellbeing are at the core of our ethos.

About Us
At Oxford Gardens, we are committed to nurturing confident, independent, and successful learners. Our rich and varied curriculum encourages creativity and innovation, enabling our pupils to achieve their aspirations. We pride ourselves on our inclusive environment, where every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Arranging a visit to Oxford Gardens Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lauren.potter@oxfordgardens.rbkc.sch.uk.

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