24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    4 January 2027

  • Closing date

    2 October 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    8 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale / UPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Windmill Primary is looking for a new Reception Leader to take over the management of ouroutstanding provision as well as leading their own class. This is a position for someone who loves their teaching with the youngest learners in the school, enjoys building relationships and embraces challenge. Reception children at Windmill are highly motivated, receive stimulating provision and make excellent progress with us.

Our fantastic Reception team require a leader and class teacher to begin in January this year. The role is hands-on with full time class teaching as well as dedicated time (in addition to PPA) out of class to manage across the 3 classes in the year group. The role would be ideal for practitioners looking for a step up to leadership or those already leading but looking for a new challenge or larger school setting."

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

  • 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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

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)
Person Specification - Reception Manager.pdf - 86.7 KB (opens in new tab)
Job Description Teacher - Reception Stage Lead.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

About Windmill Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
623 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Website
Windmill Primary School website
Email address
office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk
Phone number
01865 762509
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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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