Class Teacher Required: September 2026 Oakley Cross Primary School is a friendly, inclusive and caring primary school where pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong community ethos, supportive staff team and commitment to helping every child achieve their very best. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives. We are looking for someone who: Is an effective and reflective classroom practitioner Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion Demonstrates secure subject knowledge and delivers engaging, creative lessons Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community Works well as part of a collaborative team and is committed to professional development Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach Has knowledge of the Primary Curriculum at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 We can offer you: Happy, motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning A supportive and welcoming staff team Strong leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing High-quality professional development opportunities A school environment where your contribution will be valuedECTs and experienced main scale teachers are welcome to apply. Year group allocation will be discussed based on experience and school needs. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate. We invite applicants to attend an informal school visit on Tuesday 12th May 4pm-5pm The post is not open to job share. The Application form, Job Description, Person Specification and DCCR form are attached to this Job Advertisement. If you require a paper copy please email the school oakleycross @durham learning.net We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Completed forms should be returned to the school by email by Friday 15th May Interviews will take place week beginning 18th May Oakley Cross Primary School Lomond Walk, West Auckland, DL14 9UD Tel: 01388 833186 Email: oakleycross@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161