Key Stage 1 Teacher - Mixed Year 1 and 2 Class.

Gateway Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3SF

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Term 5 or as soon as possible.

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Key Stage 1 Teacher - Mixed Year 1 and 2 Class. job summary

Inspiring Key Stage 1 Teacher (Year 1 & 2)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our professional, forward-thinking school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to excellence and eager to make a lasting impact on young learners at a crucial stage of their education.

Our school has high expectations for both pupils and staff, underpinned by a strong culture of collaboration, professional growth, and mutual respect. You will join a friendly and supportive team that values creativity, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping confident, curious, and resilient learners by delivering high-quality teaching that inspires and challenges all pupils.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative, and well-sequenced lessons aligned with the KS1 curriculum

• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive

• Using assessment effectively to inform planning, support progress, and raise attainment

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community

• Contributing to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, events, and initiatives

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification

• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1

• Demonstrate a genuine passion for helping every child achieve their very best

• Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to professional development, reflective practice, and high standards

What We Offer

We offer creative, motivated children, supportive families, and a strong phase team that values collaborative planning and shared resourcing. You will benefit from a positive working environment where staff are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow professionally.

School visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged, giving you the opportunity to experience our wonderful school site, meet our pupils, and get to know our dedicated staff team.

Gateway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks, including online checks, will be conducted, including an enhanced DBS check.

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 Gateway Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 282 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gateway Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gateway-primary-school

Gateway Primary School is a happy and friendly school in Carterton; close to the Cotswolds but with excellent transport links to Oxford and Witney, and in driveable distance of Swindon and Cheltenham.

Being next to Brize Norton Royal Air Force Base our children come from both military and non-military backgrounds and we take pride in addressing the individual needs of all our children.

The new headteacher, alongside a new senior leadership team, is taking the school on an exciting and interesting journey to restore the Ofsted judgement of GOOD, as we know that this what Gateway deserves.

We are seeking to appoint a talented class teacher for Easter 2020 to join our dedicated staff team.

We are looking for a dedicated practitioner who is passionate about achieving good outcomes for all children. The successful applicant will be resilient and a great team player. They will be committed to providing the very best for the children in our school and for the local community that we serve.
The children, staff and governors of this happy and successful 1 ½ form entry primary school wish to appoint an experienced teacher to teach in our thriving, nurturing school.
We are seeking a teacher who is kind, calm, enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to delivering outstanding practice within our school.
The successful applicant will be working alongside other committed members of staff, who will be able to offer support and advice as needed. Our team of teaching and non-teaching staff and we are keen to recruit someone with a love of life and learning and a great sense of humour
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Contact office@gateway.oxon.sch.uk or phone 01993 842198 to arrange an appointment.
Closing date for applications; Tuesday 4th February 12.00 noon
Interview date; Friday 7th February
Apply via
https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/education-jobs-occ/application

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