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Primary Class Teacher KS2
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Orchard Meadow Primary is a two-form entry school for children aged 3 to 11 including nursery provision. We proudly serve the children and families of Blackbird Leys in Oxford and welcome children from the surrounding areas.We want our children to become responsible, determined individuals who love to learn and are committed to providing the best level of education, care, wider services and opportunities to our children and families. We aim to provide high quality education that ensures children learn knowledge, skills and behaviours that will set the foundation for their futures as productive, happy adults.We pride ourselves on the relationships that we build and have a committed team of staff and governors, as well as being supported by students and volunteers from the wider community. This ensures that our school constantly improves and grows.We love to have visitors so please come and see us for yourself!Orchard Meadow Primary School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.
Job details
Salary PT1 (£35,000) to PT6 (£45,000. Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full Time Region Oxford Job category/type KS2 Date posted 05/06/2025 Job reference REQ003495 Attachments attachment OM KS2 Teacher Vacancy JD & PS - June 2025.pdf
Job description
Welcome from our Executive Principal
Dear Candidate,
Thank you very much for your interest in joining Orchard Meadow Primary School. I am delighted to introduce you to our primary school, and I hope that this application pack provides you with an overview.
Welcome to Orchard Meadow Primary School
Thank you so much for your interest in joining our school. We are excited to introduce you to Orchard Meadow Primary School, and we hope this information helps you get to know our school better.
We are looking for someone with energy, enthusiasm and a hard-working ethos to join our happy school. Orchard Meadow School is a school with a commitment to high standards and teamwork. We can offer a very positive working environment and excellent professional development and support.
Orchard Meadow Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school that is at the heart of our local community. We are proud to be a school where every child feels happy, safe, and excited to learn. We have a fantastic team of teachers and staff who work hard to make sure all of our students receive the best education and grow into confident, kind, and responsible individuals.
At Orchard Meadow, we believe in creating a caring environment where everyone is treated with respect. Our students are kind to each other, they work hard, and they love coming to school each day. Our lessons are calm and focused, and our students enjoy a wide range of activities that help them grow both inside and outside the classroom.
We are looking for teachers who share our values of hard work, kindness, respect, and fairness. If you join our team, you will be part of a school where students are eager to learn, and teachers are passionate about making a difference.
As part of our commitment to staff, we offer excellent training, support, and professional development. Teachers at Orchard Meadow enjoy great benefits, including protected time for planning, opportunities for career growth, and a positive, supportive working environment.
Our school is part of United Learning, which means our teachers benefit from the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days protected for your own planning, guaranteed paid personal days, great training for your career, and more.
If you are aligned with our mission and values, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Good luck with your application and thank you again for considering Orchard Meadow Primary School we look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact us on hr@orchardmeadow.org .
Best wishes,
Claire Ferens
Executive Principal
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Rewards and Benefits
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
More pay…
more time…
and more support
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
How to Apply
To join our dedicated and talented team, click apply here: Orchard Meadow > Welcome > Vacancies
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Closing date: Monday 16 th June 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 19 th June 2025
Note- We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.
For more information about this role, please contact:
Name / title: Abbie Bateman, Office Manager
Telephone number: 01865 778609 (8.00am to 4.00pm
Email address: hr@orchardmeadow.org
About United Learning
United Learning is a Group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We uniquely comprise schools in both the state and independent sectors.
As a Group, we can offer more to both staff and young people than any single school could offer alone. The growing range of outstanding group-wide activities that we can provide will mean that more young people will have truly exceptional and inspiring experiences.
We believe that our Group contains the most developed relationships and practical interaction between independent and state schools in the country, creating benefits for all the schools involved.
United Learning comprises both United Church Schools Trust, which operates our fee-paying independent schools, and United Learning Trust, which operates our state-funded academies.
To find out more about United Learning, please visit the website www.unitedlearning.org.uk .
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