Teacher

Oak Tree Primary School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: All Year Round, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 31,650.00 - 43,607.00
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Secure subject knowledge across the primary age range with a passion for learning

Ability to plan engaging, creative lessons that inspire and challenge all pupils

Skilled in assessment for learning, providing clear feedback to drive progress

Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse abilities and needs

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with successful experience teaching within a primary school setting

Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and evidence-based teaching approaches

Experience of raising pupil achievement and supporting a range of learning needs

Commitment to continuous professional development and improving practice

What the school offers its staff

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Family Cover Included – Children under 18 at no extra cost.

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.

DMAT Privacy notice for Job Applicants 2025-26 v2.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

Oak Tree Teacher Applicant Pack.pdf - 2.51 MB (opens in new tab)

About Oak Tree Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oak Tree Primary School website
• Email address: rwright@dmat.education
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-field-primary-school-burgess-hill

Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.

Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.

Arranging a visit to Oak Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rwright@dmat.education.

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