Teacher Oulton C.E. First School Required to start September 2026 (although there may be a possibility of an earlier start) We are excited to offer the opportunity to welcome a new member of staff to the Oulton team. The Governing Committee of Oulton C.E. First School is looking to appoint a suitably qualified practitioner to teach in Lower Key Stage 2 and provide cover for PPA in KS1. The successful candidate will be expected to take on subject leadership. Oulton C.E. First School is situated on the outskirts of the market town of Stone. We are a popular village school set within a strong local community. Oulton is a small school but a significant number of our children are welcomed from surrounding areas. Our school caters for children from three years of age in our Nursery through to learners of nine (Year 4). The children are taught in mixed-year classes. Behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent. We are part of a Multi-Academy Trust comprising two First Schools, two Primary Schools and a Middle School. The successful candidate will work 3 days a week in both our mixed Year 3&4 class and provide PPA cover in our mixed Year1&2 class. The KS2 class is a part job share as the current teacher is part-time. This commitment is 2 ½ days in KS2 and ½ day for PPA cover in KS1. As a Church of England school, we promote Christian and moral values, whilst also recognising and valuing other beliefs. We are looking for someone to join us who: Is aspirational for the outcomes of children Demonstrates full commitment to our Christian Values Is committed to high quality teaching and learning Has a secure knowledge of the Primary curriculum across Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2 Demonstrates highly effective communication and interpersonal skills Is a team player Is flexible – you may be required to work in the other First School within the MAT Is able to take on subject leadership as required We can offer: A supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team A Governing Committee dedicated to supporting sustained improvement in raising standards. A forward-thinking and ambitious school A hard-working and committed team of teachers and TA’s A very well-resourced school Continued professional development Opportunities to work in other settings and with other age groups Opportunities to take on subject leadership across the school Robust and supportive performance management systems We actively encourage you to visit our school, please call Mrs Turner on 01785 336515 to make arrangements. Closing Date: Midday on Monday 27 th April Successful candidates will be notified on 29 th April after shortlisting Interviews will be held on Wednesday 6th May For an application pack, please contact Mrs Turner via email: office@oulton.staffs.sch.uk or for more information call 01785 336515 Please complete all areas of the application form and send a brief accompanying letter outlining why you feel you fulfil the person specification and what you feel you bring to the role. Letters should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. Please return your completed applications to Mrs Turner on the email address above. Late applications will not be considered. This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Any shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check.