Inspiring Class Teacher: Empower Curious Learners in Wantage

St. James is a ‘Good’ Church of England primary school at the heart of the village communities of East and West Hanney, Oxfordshire. We are an inclusive school and are passionate about the opportunities we provide to allow all pupils to flourish, both academically and personally. As a church school, our Christian ethos motivates all that we do. We offer our children an ambitious and enriched curriculum that has been carefully designed to develop their sense of Curiosity, Empathy and Adventure. Our vision is to provide an education which prepares all children to be: life-long learners, resilient risk-takers and courageous global citizens, so they can flourish now and, in their future, ‘for the good of all’.

We are seeking a kind and passionate teacher who can develop a sense of curiosity, adventure and empathy in our pupils through our engaging school curriculum. The successful candidate will be a teacher who can inspire our pupils and has the energy and creativity to support the Christian ethos of the school.

St. James CE Primary School is part of the Cambrian Learning Trust, with a number of schools located within one community, enabling leaders and staff to work collaboratively and efficiently together. There is an extensive professional network across the Trust which supports and enhances collaboration, research and learning opportunities for pupils, staff and parents. Together, we share a vision to ensure that children achieve the highest standards academically and socially.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations for all children and a strong belief that all children can flourish
• Provides creative, enriching, learning opportunities which develop curiosity, adventure and empathy
• Demonstrates experience and knowledge of teaching and learning in and outside of the classroom
• Demonstrates an ability to nurture and support all pupils, including those with complex learning, emotional or other needs
• Is committed to ensuring all pupils make excellent progress
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and is able to communicate well with colleagues, parents and pupils
• Has good organisational skills
• Ensures safeguarding is a priority at St James and will promote staff and pupil well-being
• Will become fully engaged with the whole school community and will embrace opportunities to grow professionally
• Has a commitment to the Christian ethos of the school

We can offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive team
• A commitment to your professional development through an extensive range of forums, CPD opportunities and network groups, as part of the Cambrian Learning Trust
• Friendly and well-behaved children who are curious and eager to learn
• A caring and inclusive school with attractive and purposeful learning environments
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a team who prioritise a healthy work-life balance
• Career opportunities as part of a successful, supportive and locally based multi academy trust
• Your pay will be determined using the STPCD and you will have access to Teachers Pension Scheme and a host of enhanced family friendly policies. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture.

We would be delighted to show you around our lovely school or answer any further questions you may have. Please contact the office to arrange this.

Application Procedure:

To apply, you will need to complete an online application form through My New Term. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting.

St James CE Primary School 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. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/latest employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You should contact the school if you are unsure if this role includes regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

For further guidance for applicants click on the this link List of offences that are not filtered. Our staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by not undermining fundamental British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

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