Teacher (EYFS or KS1) - Oakridge School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
Term time only: yes
Salary Details: MPS 1 - MPS 6 (£32,916 - £45,352)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: 20/05/2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 21st May or Friday 22nd May 2026
About us
At Oakridge you can make a real difference to children who really need it.
Full Time EYFS or KS1 Teacher
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 Reception (EYFS) or 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.
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
Professional Values and Practice
Teachers at Oakridge School
• Engage, inspire and motivate children!
• Work in a team supporting each other (Working together to succeed)
• Be committed to our vision of ‘Enhancing the Life Chances of all our children.’
• Meet the expected level of the national Teaching Standards
• Committed to developing professionally.
• Have high expectations of all pupils and are committed to raising their educational achievement
• Treat all pupils consistently, with respect and consideration and be invested in their development
as learners
• Demonstrate and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their rights, roles and
responsibilities in pupils’ learning
• Contribute to and share responsibility in the corporate life of the school
• Work effectively with support staff and other professionals
What We Offer
• A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
• Supportive leadership who value staff wellbeing and professional development
• A dedicated 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
• A commitment to Wellbeing and workload (See our Wellbeing and Workload charter)
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings energy, positivity and a genuine love of teaching
- Can buy into our vision of 'enhancing the life chances for all our children'
- Has a strong understanding of the EYFS or 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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Other information
We welcome applicants to visit the school before applying. Meeting our team and seeing our EYFS and 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
- A detailed supporting statement outlining how your skills, experience and values make you a strong fit for this role
Tel No: 01494 520341
Email: [email protected]
Apply via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110289/EDV-2026-OS-19529
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.
