Reception Teacher

Oakdene Primary Academy, Billingham, Cleveland, TS23 3NR

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  31 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate, innovative, and dedicated teacher ready to make a real difference? At Oakdene Primary Academy, we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our forward-thinking team, teaching one of our Reception classes from September 2026.

We are delighted to announce Oakdene’s appointment by the DfE as a RISE Reception Lead Network School. We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic and experienced Reception Teacher to create a positive learning environment which enables all children to thrive, both academically and pastorally. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sustained strong early years pedagogical practices including evidence of impact and sustained improvement. Applicants will embody a strong collaborative ethos, inspiring others to take action and ensuring equity and inclusion.

We are looking for an innovative and inspirational teacher who can demonstrate best practice in teaching, has high expectations for all children and has a good knowledge of the primary curriculum and assessment.

We require a member of staff who has the drive and determination to have a positive impact upon pupil outcomes both academically and pastorally.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is committed to striving to become an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of themselves, staff and pupils.
• Understands what constitutes good and outstanding teaching and learning both indoors and outdoors.
• Has a love of teaching and learning and a commitment to ensure the very best for every child.
• Shares our high expectations of delivering an exciting, rich curriculum.
• Has the ability to plan well-sequenced lessons, which are tailored to meet the needs of all learners.
• Has an understanding of how to develop excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Has the very highest expectations of children.
• Is a reflective practitioner and is willing and able to develop their own teaching and able to contribute to our professional learning community

What the school offers its staff

Membership of Tyne and Wear Pension Fund (in partnership with Teesside Pension Fund)

Opportunities for development and progression

Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

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.

Reception Teacher Oakdene for Sept 26 - Job Pack.pdf - 463 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakdene Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakdene Primary Academy website
• Email address: l.martin@oakdeneprimary.org.uk
• Phone number: 01642 560768
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakdene-primary-school-billingham

The successful candidate will become part of a vibrant, supportive, and ambitious school community.


Oakdene Primary Academy is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.


Oakdene offers visionary and dynamic leadership that empowers staff; access to high-quality CPD and professional growth opportunities; a stimulating, well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environment; a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming atmosphere; experienced and skilled colleagues who work collaboratively; and delightful, enthusiastic children and supportive parents and governors. 

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