Now is the most exciting time to become a part of Oakridge CP School. You will join an exceptional team on our journey of improvement as we strive to provide the very best education for our pupils.

We are a primary school in the heart of Hinderwell village nestled between the North Yorkshire Moors and the incredible coastline. Our school includes a nursery and caters for children between the ages of 3 and 11 who are organised into two classes: Acorns (EYFS KS1) and Oak (KS2).

Our learning environment and education provision is second to none. Our 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 West Cliff 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.

For more information about Oakridge, please visit our website.

Our Opportunity

Our Acorn Class spans from nursery to year 2, creating a nurturing environment for our youngest learners. Starting in September, we'll welcome 9 children in Reception, 1 child in year 1, and 4 children in year 2. With a smaller class size, you'll have the wonderful opportunity to build strong connections with each pupil.

You will work closely and alongside with our current Acorn Teacher Miss Stone who is an exceptional practitioner. You'll also benefit from the support of two highly skilled and experienced teaching assistants: one serving as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and the other as an Advanced Teaching Assistant (ATA), who is also a qualified teacher.

Our Acorn Class benefits from a very large learning area with lots of different spaces both indoor and outdoor enabling both whole class learning and learning focused at individual year groups.

Our children love getting outside and engaging in our Garden School Curriculum. Our children love getting outside no matter the time of year and in all weathers; our provision supports our youngest children become resilient and independent learners.

If you’re a teacher with a passion for early years and a love of outdoor learning, then we encourage you to apply!

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats with our Headteacher, Ben Russell, are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or school visit with the Headteacher / Head of Department, please contact Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964

Chloe has been has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

Visit slots:

• Friday 2nd May 1.30pm
• Tuesday 6th May 9.00am
• Friday 9th May 1.30pm

Visits are by appointment only, please contact Chloe to book. Please note other candidates may be present. 

Application Process

Download the job description

Please apply via NYC Jobs

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

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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