Class Teacher

Abbey Woods Academy; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development

Financial benefits

Job summary

Abbey Woods Academy is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our primary team. The successful candidate will teach across allocated classes, plan engaging lessons, and monitor student progress within a supportive trust environment.

We value strong relationships, high expectations, and a growth mindset. The role involves collaboration with staff, maintaining standards of literacy and numeracy, and contributing to wider school life under Anthem Schools Trust.

Qualifications

• Degree and QTS are required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach allocated classes following the school curriculum and schemes of work.
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons, promoting progress and high standards.
• Assess and report on student learning, maintaining up-to-date curriculum knowledge.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to secure coordinated outcomes.

Education

Degree and QTS

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Abbey Woods Academy

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.

Abbey Woods Academy caters for approximately 200 pupils aged 3 to 11 and is situated in beautiful, spacious grounds which children enjoy in both their learning and leisure time. Abbey Woods Academy aims for high standards and outstanding achievement in a creative and fun environment, encouraging children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens, while placing strong importance on emotional wellbeing, meaningful relationships and a school culture where everyone can succeed.

About the role

To fulfill the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School

Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

To meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

To be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in the allocated classes

To promote good progress and outcomes by all students

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

To teach, according to their educational need, students assigned to you in the allocated classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work

To plan and prepare well-structured lessons and sequences of lessons

Promote good progress and outcomes by students

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

Set work to be carried out by students in school and elsewhere

Mark student’s work in a timely manner, in line with school marking policy

Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students

Maintain and demonstrate good, up to date curriculum knowledge

Promote high standards of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum

Control and oversee the use of books and other resources provided for student usage

Accurately register the attendance of students in your allocated class

Deploy resources effectively

Whole school organisation, strategy and development

Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s and trust’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s and trust’s values and vision

Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school

Work with others on curriculum and/or student development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

Cover for absent colleagues, in accordance with school cover policy, when the person timetabled is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

Promote the safety and well-being of students

Maintain good order and discipline among students, managing behaviour effectively and in accordance with the school behaviour policy

Professional development

Participate in arrangements made for the appraisal or review of your performance

Participate in arrangements for your further training and professional development as a teacher

Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of other teachers and support staff

Communication and working with others

Communicate and consult with parents/carers of students

Communicate and co-operate with external agencies

Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students Deploy, direct and supervise Teaching Assistants and other support staff provided to support students in your allocated class

Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within school, the trust and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school

Participate and contribute to meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements

Qualifications: Degree, QTS, Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.

A Welcome from the Headteacher

Thank you for your interest in joining Abbey Woods Academy.

At Abbey Woods, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, inspired and successful. We are a warm, inclusive primary school at the heart of our community, where relationships matter, expectations are high and children are encouraged to be the very best versions of themselves.

Our values of Community, Aspiration, Respect and Equality (CARE) shape everything we do. We are proud of our ambitious journey of improvement and are looking for teachers who share our commitment to ensuring every child thrives both academically and personally.

We are seeking enthusiastic, experienced and reflective teachers who genuinely enjoy working with children and who understand the difference that positive relationships can make. We want colleagues who believe in our CARE values and who share our ambition for every child to thrive.

We are looking for teachers with a growth mindset, high expectations and a passion for making learning meaningful, memorable and inspiring. We want practitioners who can bring energy and creativity to the classroom, injecting life into learning whilst never losing sight of strong outcomes. The successful candidate will be someone who sees every child as an individual, builds strong relationships with families and colleagues, and is determined to help every pupil succeed, regardless of their starting point.

At Abbey Woods, you will join a supportive and collaborative team who work hard for one another and for the children we serve. We value creativity, professionalism, kindness and a willingness to go the extra mile. In return, we offer a welcoming environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to our children and community.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended. Come and meet our wonderful children, spend time with our team and experience first-hand what makes Abbey Woods such a special place to learn and work.

I look forward to welcoming you to Abbey Woods.

Mrs Mandy Jacques
Headteacher
Abbey Woods Academy