Oakridge Community Primary School
Class Teacher
The successful candidate will be placed in either the EYFS / KS1 Class or the KS2 Class depending on their prior experience /skillset.
This role is suitable for ECT's.
Are you a caring team player, looking to make a positive difference to the lives of children?
About us
Now is the most exciting time to become a part of Oakridge CP School. You will join a creative and enthusiastic team on our journey of improvement as we strive to provide the very best education for our pupils.
Our learning environment and education provision is second to none. Our new garden school curriculum is getting our children outside into our incredible grounds, while our collaborative approach to planning with the other YEAT schools ensures that children are getting the very best in teaching and learning.
We make the most of the opportunities in our local community, visiting the nearby church and farms, as well as hosting community events at our school.
We are proud to be part of the Yorkshire Endeavour Academy Trust (YEAT) alongside Castleton, Glaisdale, Lealholm, Airy Hill and Westcliff in Whitby.
YEAT is also one of 32 organisations nationally to be a designated ‘English Hub’ which delivers excellence in early language and phonics teaching in reception and KS1. At Oakridge, the impact of this support is clear in our early reading provision and in our rapidly improving writing.
Oakridge and the wider YEAT Trust is highly supportive, plus our teachers benefit from a team of highly skilled Teaching Assistants that play a vital role in school life.
You will be/possess:
- A skilled professional who has an engaging and dynamic style of teaching
- Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure our children achieve their very best, and promotes academic excellence
- A teacher with a flair and passion for primary education who will embrace working and teaching in our school
- Someone who truly wants to make a difference to the lives of young children
We can offer you:
- A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other
- Happy and enthusiastic children
- A school with exciting and attractive learning environments, including extensive outdoor spaces
- A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas and a sense of teamwork
- A full induction programme with our administration team
- Opportunity for career progression and development
Queries/visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Head, Ben Russell please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Visit Slots
Monday 10th June 10.30am
Tuesday 11th 1.30pm
Thursday 13th 10.30am
Friday 14th 1.30pm
Please contact Chloe to book your visit, please note that other candidates may be present.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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