Class Teacher

John Henry Newman Academy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff coaching

ODST PD networks

Career progression

Pension scheme

Collaborative team

Large school grounds

Minibuses

Community links

Job summary

John Henry Newman Academy in Oxford is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Class Teacher to join our welcoming school community. This full-time role covers the Main Pay Scale 1–6 and offers strong support for staff wellbeing within a thriving Diocesan trust.

You will plan and deliver inclusive early years lessons, assess pupil progress, contribute to curriculum development, and engage with families. The academy provides extensive professional development, collaborative leadership, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• EYFS Class Teacher role within our early years provision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Teaching within EYFS.
• Planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons.
• Assessing, tracking and supporting pupil progress.
• Contributing to curriculum development and enrichment.
• Building positive relationships with families.
• Maintaining safeguarding compliance.

Job description

EYFS Class Teacher (Main Pay Scale 1- 6)

Monday - Friday - 1FTE

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? John Henry Newman Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our welcoming, supportive school community.

We are a thriving city school with large grounds, strong community links and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST), we work closely with our sister school, St Christopher’s Cowley. The school is conveniently located just off the Oxford ring road (no congestion charge).

What we offer

• Strong support for staff wellbeing, including coaching and mentoring for ECTs


• Access to ODST-wide professional development and networks


• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development


• Pension scheme and staff celebration events


• A collaborative, established team and supportive leadership


• Large school grounds and access to minibuses


• Strong community links, including volunteering opportunities


• A rising school roll with outcomes in line, or above national standards

The role

• Teaching within EYFS


• Planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons rooted in our values of Love, Courage, Celebration and Community


• Promoting our vision: ‘Let Your Light Shine’


• Assessing, tracking and supporting pupil progress


• Contributing to curriculum development and enrichment activities


• Supporting pupils’ pastoral needs and building positive relationships with families


• Working collaboratively within the ODST family


• Participating fully in CPD, meetings and whole-school events


• Maintaining safeguarding and training compliance

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.

Safeguarding

John Henry Newman Academy, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Equality

John Henry Newman Academy is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics.

Job description and person specification are downloadable from this page, hard copies are available from our school office

Visits to the Academy are most welcome and warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01865 772495.

We reserve the right to close the application process early as applications will be assessed as they arrive