Year 1 Teacher - Full Time

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School in Carterton is seeking a creative and inspirational teacher to join our KS1 team. We are a two-form entry school with a 60 place nursery, focused on a rich curriculum and strong, supportive staff who work together to help every child reach their potential.

Our Ofsted report in January 2020 praised the school, and the May 2025 inspection sustained this outstanding judgement.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching within Key Stage One.
• Commitment to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum with high expectations.
• Creative, innovative and energetic approach to teaching.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage One in a two-form entry school.
• Deliver a rich, engaging curriculum and promote high-quality learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school-wide initiatives.
• Foster positive interactions and motivate pupils to reach their potential.

Skills

KS1

Creative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Curriculum delivery

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you looking for a forward thinking and supportive school to extend your career or start your ECT journey? If so, we are the school for you.

We are looking for a creative and inspirational teacher to join our teaching team,.

Our school is a two-form entry school, with 60 place nursery on the development of Shilton Park in Carterton. The children and staff often talk about the family of St John’s and the unity within the school, where we all work together and support each other. As a school we are fully committed to ensuring that every child and adult reaches their full potential. Our school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in January 2020 and sustained this judgement in May 2025. Noted in the report, ‘Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel greatly supported by leaders and governors.’

You will:

• Have experience of teaching within Key Stage One.
• Have a strong commitment to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum, where positive interactions support high quality learning.
  
• Have high expectations and a passion for inspiring and motivating children
  
• Be innovative and creative
  
• Have vision, energy and excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Thrive on working as part of a successful team
  

We can offer:

• An inspirational leadership team committed to the best outcomes for the school community
  
• Opportunities to further your teaching and leadership skills
  
• Friendly, hardworking children who want to succeed
  
• A committed Governing Body
  
• A supportive and dedicated staff team

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more information email: [e-mail]