Primary Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Ascott-under-Wychwood; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Park School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to deliver personalised learning for students with complex needs at Park School, Chipping Norton. You will shape learning around each child’s needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to support their academic, social and emotional development and to help them grow in confidence and independence.

With small class sizes and a supportive environment, you’ll plan creative curriculum delivery, maintain safeguarding

Qualifications

• Creative and flexible approach to teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional and complex needs.
• Resilience and adaptability to respond when a student needs a different approach.
• Strong communication and ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborative approach to working with support staff and other professionals.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Teach small, focused classes and adapt lessons to individual learning styles.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences to build curiosity and confidence.
• Monitor and assess progress, adapting teaching to strengthen outcomes.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, therapists and pastoral staff to provide joined-up support.
• Support students' academic, social, emotional and personal development.

Skills

Creative teaching approach

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

What You\'ll Be Doing

Teach small, focused classes, adapting lessons around individual learning styles, strengths and needs. Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that build curiosity, confidence and a positive relationship with education. Develop personalised approaches that help students overcome barriers and make meaningful academic and personal progress. Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists, pastoral colleagues and other professionals to provide joined-up support. Support students' academic, social, emotional and personal development, recognising that progress looks different for every child. Encourage students to develop greater independence, communication and essential life skills. Monitor and assess progress, using what you learn to continually adapt and strengthen your teaching. Create a safe, nurturing and positive classroom where students feel understood, valued and able to succeed.

About You

We\'re looking for a teacher who believes that every child can make progress when they\'re given the right environment, support and opportunities. You\'ll need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.


• A creative and flexible approach to teaching and curriculum delivery.


• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional and complex needs.


• The resilience and adaptability to respond positively when a student needs a different approach.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.


• A collaborative approach to working with support staff and other professionals.


• A commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusive

education. The ambition to raise outcomes while recognising and celebrating progress at every stage.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to succeed through truly personalised education.

About Park School

Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for students with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering students in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions


• Your Wellbeing Matters\" - mental health support and physical health checks


• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits


• Hundreds of UK and international discounts


• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme


• Critical illness cover


• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales . #1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Primary Teacher

Location: Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £43,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: November 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for the freedom to teach creatively and truly make an impact? At Park School, you\'ll have the opportunity to shape learning around the individual needs of each student, helping them grow in confidence, independence and self-belief every day. Working with small class sizes and supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team, you\'ll deliver personalised learning experiences for students with a range of complex needs, celebrating every achievement, big or small. Here, you\'ll have the time, flexibility and