KS1 Teacher - Oakridge School

Overview

Oakridge Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and forward thinking community where every child is encouraged to thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teacher who is passionate about inspiring young learners and committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values creativity, collaboration and professional growth.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS

Salary Details: £32,916 - £45, 352

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 27/04/2026

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 29th April 2026

About us

At Oakridge you can make a real difference to children who really need it.

We are in a really exciting chapter of the school's development.. At Oakridge School, we set no limits on what our children can achieve and aspire too. We always put learning first and as such, it is a community built on everyone supporting each other to succeed. At our last inspection, one parent told an inspector 'We feel part of the Oakridge family.'

'Working Together to Succeed' is our motto and the reason we are here is to: 'Improve the life chances of all our pupils.' Our four core values of respect, integrity, perseverance and kindness underpin all we do

A School You'll Be Proud to Join

Oakridge has recently been nominated for an Inclusion Award in the Buckinghamshire School Awards, recognising our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed. This nomination reflects the strength of our ethos and the dedication of our staff.

Website: https://www.oakridgehighwycombe.co.uk/

About the role

We are looking for someone who:
• Brings energy, positivity and a genuine love of teaching
• Has a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum and child development
• Creates engaging, purposeful learning experiences that meet the needs of all pupils
• Builds warm, supportive relationships with children and families
• Works collaboratively as part of a committed and experienced team
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is reflective, proactive and eager to continue developing their practice

What We Offer:
• A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
• Supportive leadership who value staff wellbeing and professional development
• A dedicated KS1 team who work closely together to share ideas and best practice
• Well resourced classrooms and access to high quality training
• Children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
• A strong commitment to continuous CPD, ensuring every teacher is supported to grow, innovate and excel in their practice

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

QTS required

See attached Person specification for further details.

 

Other information

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. Meeting our team and seeing our KS1 environment in action will give you a real sense of what makes Oakridge special.

When applying, please ensure you include:

• A completed application form (online, via My New Term)
• A detailed supporting statement outlining how your skills, experience and values make you a strong fit for this role

Please apply via My New Term We look forward to welcoming you to Oakridge (link, here https: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110289/EDV-2026-OS-25651

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01494 520341

Email: [email protected]

Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.