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Upper KS2 Class Teacher

Barley Hill Primary School, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DH

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term Contract until August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be

• An excellent class teacher with successful experience of teachingwho loves working with children and inspires them to achieve high standards and realise their potential;
• A great team player who can work successfully in collaboration with others and contribute towards the school ethos and its school improvement activities;
• Ambitious and prepared to invest time in their own professional development so that they can become and remain an outstanding teacher;
• Able to make a significant contribution to the wider life of our School;
• An outstanding, enthusiastic, forward thinking teacher;
• Have the highest expectations for all pupils, to ensure they reach their full potential;
• Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and classroom management; are innovative and creative in delivering outstanding lessons within an extremely positive and stimulating learning environment;
• Able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children.

What the school offers its staff

At Barley Hill Primary School, we have a team of dedicated and professional staff and governors. We provide first class education for our pupils. We embrace values-based education to ensure all children are supported with the skills and qualities they will need to succeed.

We are passionate and committed to ensuring our curriculum is engaging and inspiring, working towards high levels of creativity and innovation in our teaching and learning across the school. Our ultimate aim is to provide children with access to a broad range of experiences and challenges so that every child reaches their full potential.

We can offer you

• To be part of a vibrant, inspiring learning environment and team
• An exciting working environment with engaged, motivated and enthusiastic children
• Excellent mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Supportive colleagues, leadership and Governors
• An active part to play in a vibrant and happy school

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

Barley Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Therefore, all employees and workers are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to
satisfactory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through
the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Additional documents

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

BH Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

Person spec for Class Teacher.pdf - 51.1 KB (opens in new tab)

KS2 Teacher Advert - Sept 2026.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form Teaching Staff.pdf - 318 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barley Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 501 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barley Hill Primary School website
• Email address: hcol1883@barley-hill.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01844 213100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barley-hill-primary-school

Barley Hill is a three-form entry primary school in Oxfordshire.

At Barley Hill Primary School we seek staff that are committed to improving the life chances of every pupil by striving to ensure they reach their potential and flourish. We welcome applications from talented individuals who plan creative opportunities to enhance children’s learning experiences across the curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Barley Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hcol1883@barley-hill.oxon.sch.uk.

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