Summary

School name
Charlton Primary School
Address
Charlton Village Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG
School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
2 to 11
Size
450 pupils enrolled

About Charlton Primary School

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We are a thriving, two-form entry primary school located in Wantage, Oxfordshire.

All of the staff at Charlton strive to give each child the best start for them to be confident, happy and successful lifelong learners, preparing them for the next stage in their school life. The planning and teaching of our curriculum reflects our ethos and school values.

"Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Responsible"

Teachers and Teaching Assistants are dedicated in supporting children to master the foundations of reading, writing and mathematics, as well as ensuring that our broad and exciting curriculum enables everyone the opportunity to find their passion and develop their talents. We aim to achieve excellence through enjoyment!

Those who work at Charlton are enthusiastic, passionate and nurturing, and they recognise the importance of the role they play in each child’s life; inspiring them to be the best that they can be. The school is also committed to developing the practice of their staff, to ensure they can have the greatest impact on the children we care for.

We are very lucky to have an extensive and beautiful outdoor space that provides valuable opportunities to develop a healthy, active lifestyle and for children to learn how to care for our environment and its importance.

Everything we do at Charlton is centred around our values - Be happy, Be kind and Be responsible. This helps to develop a nurturing, positive and friendly environment for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

Charlton School and The Vale Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory “Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Vale Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.

Location and map

Charlton Village Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7HG

Current jobs

Class Teacher - from September 2026

Role
Teacher
Full-time equivalent salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - UPR3
Working pattern
  • Part time, full time

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