Year 5 Class Teacher

The Batt Church of England Primary School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6DY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  22nd February 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) Up to UPS3

Year 5 Class Teacher job summary

The Batt School, St Mary’s Infants, Witney and The Oxford Diocesan Schools’ Trust (ODST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (1 from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Online searches will be undertaken at shortlisting stage.

The Batt CE Primary School is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, December 2023) located in the heart of Witney. As part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST), we benefit from strong partnership with our neighbouring St Mary’s CE Infant School, and a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Would you like to be part of a caring and ambitious school community?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 5 Class Teacher to join our welcoming team from Monday 22nd February 2027. At The Batt, you will be part of a caring and values-driven school where relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of Love, Respect, Friendship and Perseverance, we create an environment where both pupils and staff feel supported, inspired and proud to belong.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative and dedicated team, benefit from strong professional development through ODST, and teach pupils who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn. We are passionate about developing the whole child and investing in our staff. Our curriculum is rich, engaging and designed to inspire curiosity, collaboration and independence. We want children to develop a life-long love of learning during their time with us.

Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, and we are proud to offer a supportive environment where colleagues are valued and have opportunities to develop professionally.

What we offer
A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
Strong induction, coaching and mentoring, particularly for ECTs
Access to high-quality professional development through ODST networks
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
A collaborative culture where staff work closely together
Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
Strong partnerships with parents, the local community and St Mary’s CE Infant School
A school where kindness, inclusion and respect are evident in daily life Visits to the school would be very welcome. Please email Mrs Kelly in our school office office@thebattschool.org.uk to arrange.

The closing date is Monday 23rd November 2026 at 5pm but we reserve the right to interview early should outstanding early applications be received.
Interviews are expected to take place later on that week.

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.

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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.

About The Batt Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 289 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Batt Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-batt-church-of-england-primary-school

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