Year 1 Classroom Teacher (Play-based)
Willowcroft Community School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8BAThis job expired on 15 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
As our Year 1 Teacher, you will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences through play, exploration and inquiry
- Create a warm, stimulating classroom environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired
- Support children’s transition from EYFS into Year 1 in a thoughtful and developmentally appropriate way
- Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Observe children carefully and use assessment to inform next steps in learning
- Foster independence, resilience, creativity and a love of learning
- Work collaboratively as part of a committed and supportive team
What the school offers its staff
Joining Willowcroft Community School means having the opportunity to work in a happy, friendly school with a very supportive senior leadership team. Every day here is different, and our staff are committed to supporting each other and creating a positive working environment.
We believe in prioritising staff welfare and well-being, which is why we offer various benefits, including reduced-cost child care, higher priority for Willowcroft school admissions, and family-friendly policies.
We also value continuous professional development for our staff. As a teacher at our school, you will have access to further training within your role internally and part of our academy trust. Our Senior Leadership Team, Special Educational Needs team, and Pastoral team are always ready to listen and support you with your job.
Willowcroft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and references will be required in line with our safeguarding policy.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a supportive and motivated team, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Willowcroft Community School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 481 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01235813304
WILLOWCROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL “Tomorrow’s success starts today” Willowcroft is proud to be part of the Oxfordshire Primary Education Network (OPEN) an innovative group of schools working together to provide the highest quality of education for all our pupils.
Arranging a visit to Willowcroft Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk.
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