KS1 Class Teacher

Oakhill Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5NS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Oakhill we pride ourselves on our relentless drive to improve standards, alongside our nurturing approach. Staff & pupils are committed to achieving our school vision – ‘We develop the whole child, so they leave Oakhill with the skills to continue to thrive & achieve academically & personally & make a positive contribution to the community…whatever their starting points.’ Is this a vision you could help us to achieve?

We wish to appoint a dedicated, hard-working person & it is essential that the post holder adds to the positive ethos of Oakhill, for the benefit of our children & staff.

We are looking for a teacher who will:

- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations.

- Be committed to continual improvement & have a drive to develop their own practice.

- Be passionate about teaching & learning & ensuring that every child reaches their potential.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

- Enthusiastic & friendly children & staff who are passionate & hardworking.

-A strong commitment to CPD & support.

-Rich opportunities to develop expertise in supporting & teaching children.

Working within the Trust also means being part of a community where children are placed firmly at the centre of every decision, supported by a shared ethos and strong common values. We empower staff to have accessible advice, professional support and an open, collaborative culture where help is only ever a call or email away. OCT provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and career progression within a united and forward‑thinking educational family.

As well as the above, below is an extension of the benefits of working within our family:

• Working with colleagues that are passionate about innovative digital strategy
• CPD framework to help you flourish in your role and beyond
• Trust wide network group and collaboration opportunities with peers
• Valuable access to employee wellbeing services, including; counselling, physiotherapy, online fitness classes and more
• Discounted Gym Membership

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

1. Letter from headteacher (1).pdf - 393 KB (opens in new tab)

2. Class Teacher Information Pack Sept 2026.pdf - 707 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakhill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakhill Primary School website
• Email address: helen.dodd@oakhill.orchardct.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakhill-primary-school-stoke-on-trent

https://www.oakhillprimaryschool.co.uk/

Arranging a visit to Oakhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helen.dodd@oakhill.orchardct.org.uk.

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