Class Teacher - Burford School
Location: Marlow Bottom
Overview
We are currently looking for a full time, permanent class teacher who is an inspirational, friendly and driven individual, and will ensure that every child achieves their full potential. Our successful applicant will be enthusiastic, innovative and have the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering inclusive high quality first class teaching.
Term time only: No
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: 32,916 - 47,472
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 30/01/2026
Interviews to be held: Applications will be considered on receipt
About us
Burford School is a welcoming and inclusive school set in the heart of its local community in Marlow Bottom. We are a two-form entry school with a nursery attached. Burford School is a popular school that enjoys high numbers of pupils on roll.
Our aim is for all pupils to enjoy, achieve and succeed whilst at Burford and to continue this through life. Our school vision – 'to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart and where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment to reach their potential'– is reinforced through our school values. We are aided in our aims by a close partnership between all involved with the school.
Website: www.burfordschool.co.uk
About the role
Are you looking for a fresh challenge or a next step in your career?
You will be joining a school with a happy, highly motivated and dedicated staff team, where pupils are confident, respectful and motivated to learn.
Parents and Governors are very supportive of the school.
You can be assured of a commitment to your wellbeing, CPD and career aspirations.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about children's learning and in every child achieving their full potential
• Has lots of enthusiasm, patience and creativity
• Is professional, calm and has strong communication skills
• Is flexible and works well within a team
• Has empathy for our school's ethos, vision and values
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school business manager, Mrs Gerry Hargreaves, on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 07598 252161
Email: [email protected]
Burford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
