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Reception teacher Lead / Manager

Windmill Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NG

This job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

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

  TLR 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a full time teacher to join our Reception teaching team to start in September 2025. 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

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

Further details about the role

Application Procedure

Please use the Oxfordshire County Council Teacher Application Form (August 2022) to apply for this post and email it to the school office at office.2527@windmill.oxon.sch.uk. The application form can be downloaded from our website www.windmill.oxon.sch.uk. Alternatively you can request an application form to be emailed to you from the school office email address.

References are taken up for all school positions so please ensure your referees are aware and that all contact information on the application form is correct.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please telephone the School to arrange.

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.

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Additional documents

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

Job Des Reception Manager.pdf - 63.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About Windmill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 631 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

Job/Person Summary
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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