Reception Stage Lead / Manager

Windmill Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NG

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Windmill is a place where we are creative, personal, friendly and open. We try to instil trust, inclusivity, respect and honesty amongst the whole school and wider community. We say “yes” to trying new things and know the sky's the limit for the children that come here. Staff are trusted and encouraged to take risks. Most of all, the staff are a team who support each other, welcome others and provide positive role models for all.

We are looking for a full time teacher to manage and lead our Reception teaching team to start in September 2026. We are a 3 form entry school. You will be an experienced teacher who will be responsible for managing the Reception team of 3 classes, for which you will receive a TLR2 allowance.

At Windmill we have a commitment to creative learning and to providing a challenging and exciting curriculum for all aged children. We have a strong values based ethos to ensure that we have a happy and supportive school for everyone who is part of our school community.

We are looking for a teacher who is:-

• Experienced in working with reception aged children.
• Able to Manage the Reception team and EYFS curriculum for 3 classes and attend SMT meetings.
• Highly motivated and has high expectations of all children.
• Passionate about delivering the curriculum in a creative way.
• A good team player.
• Committed to outdoor learning being at the heart of the learning process.
• Willing to constantly look to how they can improve their practice in a supportive environment.
• Is reflective.
• Committed to building positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Loves to have fun.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:-

• Opportunities for CPD and career progression.
• A strong staff team and happy school.
• A supportive environment in which to develop your teaching.
• Teachers Pension Scheme.

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

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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.

OCC_TeachingStaffApplicationForm-Aug 2022.doc - 311 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Teacher - Reception Stage Lead.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About Windmill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 628 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Windmill Primary School website
• Email address: office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01865 762509
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/windmill-primary-school-oxford

Windmill is a place where we are creative, personal, friendly and open. We try to instil trust, inclusivity, respect and honesty amongst the whole school and wider community. We say “yes” to trying new things and know the sky's the limit for the children that come here. Staff are trusted and encouraged to take risks. Most of all, the staff are a team who support each other, welcome others and provide positive role models for all.

Arranging a visit to Windmill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk.

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