Year 5/6 Classteacher
Great Horwood Church of England School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG56 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From January 2026
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Teacher Pay Scale 3-6
Year 5/6 Classteacher job summary
Would you like to work in a small friendly and nurturing village school that offers a range of opportunities?
Do you have the drive and determination to inspire our children to be the best that they can be?
If so, we need you at Great Horwood Church of England School!
About the role
Great Horwood School are looking to appoint a full time class teacher to join a dedicated and hard working team where we put children first and at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will have the desire to promote a love of learning for our children within a natural curiosity focused curriculum. You will be part of an amazing team, who are determined that every child will succeed.
About Us
At Great Horwood School we pride ourselves as being a caring and happy place for learning where all children feel safe and secure. We are an inclusive school where we strive to give every child a memorable and exciting start to their lifelong journey of learning. We are a small rural primary school with fantastic children spread across 4 mixed age classes including an all year round Nursery & Pre-school within our renovated Victorian School. We have extensive grounds and a large forest school area to enrich outdoor learning. We follow a natural curiosity approach across the school. That aligns with our Christian vison and values.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a forward thinking, village school where our children are inspired to learn and grow together within a Christian Community. We are part of the Oxford Diocese Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) Home and as such can offer high quality training, focused support and clear career development opportunities.
Our website is https://www.greathorwood.bucks.sch.uk/
Core purpose:
To provide a high-quality learning experience for all children.
To take overall responsibility for a class as designated by the Headteacher and in accordance with the national teaching standards.
To take responsibility for the leadership of a core subject across the school (not applicable to ECT candidates)
We can offer you:
The opportunity to be part of our happy, successful and ambitious school.
Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.
Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
A brilliant staff team and governors who are enthusiastic and supportive.
A happy, nurturing Christian school community.
About you
Are you a practitioner who:
Has a passion for education with children at the heart of everything you do
Has a strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and current educational issues
Is an excellent role model
Can communicate effectively with others
Is committed to an inclusive education and raising standards
Enjoys working within a team
Is adaptable to changing needs and shows initiative
Has a desire to be involved in school improvement
Has high expectations of the children they teach
Then we are the school for you!
How to apply
Applications must be made online through My New Term. We reserve the right to appoint early should a suitable candidate be found. A link to my New Term can be found on the school website vacancies page - Great Horwood Church of England School - Vacancies
The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust -
The ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.
We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:
Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service - through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!
Free flu vaccination vouchers
Free eye test for computer users
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
Extensive CPD opportunities including (not-exclusively) Trust wide subject leadership groups, mentoring, networking opportunities and apprenticeships
Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.
Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.
Other Information
Queries to office@ghw.odbst.org 01296 712622
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
Please telephone or email the school for more details and arrange a visit or an informal chat with the Headteacher, Paula Shaw.
Administrative Assistant: Caroline Whatley
Closing date: 13th February - Applications will be considered on receipt.
The school reserves the right to make appointments before the closing date.
Interviews: At a convenient time for both parties
Great Horwood CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check, medical questionnaire, and qualifications check will be required for the successful candidate.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Great Horwood Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Horwood Church of England School website
School location
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