Classroom Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8BA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6d17209b-2c66-4666-8323-080e855bc34a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Qualified Teacher - QTS
• Proven high quality class teaching
• Excellent classroom behaviour management
• An innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning.
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Ability to support parent/carers to improve outcomes for their children
• Experience of successful coordination of a curriculum subject or project/task that has had a whole school impact (not if an ECT)
• Evaluative and reflective
• Ability to learn from others in the team and to provide support as necessary.
• Ability to be flexible
• Sense of humour
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Innovative, problem solver
• A positive ‘can do’ approach
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
• Warm and approachable to parents
What the school offers its staff
Willowcroft Community School - Teacher – Key Stage One or Two Job Advert
Name of School: Willowcroft Community School Post Title: Teacher Education Stage: Key Stage 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 1 Year (with the possibility to extend) Working Pattern: Full time Pay Scale: MPS (ECTs are very welcome to apply) Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April
Interviews: Monday 20th April
Start Date: September 2026
What skills and experience we are looking for:
At Willowcroft Community School, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our Key Stage Two team. The successful candidate will:
- Have a genuine passion and drive to provide high quality, inclusive academic and social learning experiences for all children.
- Work co-operatively with children and their families to secure the best possible educational outcomes.
- Be an enthusiastic teacher who believes that learning should be creative and fun.
- Want to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, motivated team.
What the school offers its staff:
Joining Willowcroft Community School means having the opportunity to work in a happy, friendly school with a very supportive senior leadership team. Every day here is different, and our staff are committed to supporting each other and creating a positive working environment.
We believe in prioritising staff welfare and well-being, which is why we offer various benefits, including reduced-cost child care, higher priority for Willowcroft school admissions, and family-friendly policies.
We also value continuous professional development for our staff. As a teacher at our school, you will have access to further training within your role internally and part of our academy trust. Our Senior Leadership Team, Special Educational Needs team, and Pastoral team are always ready to listen and support you with your job.
Willowcroft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and references will be required in line with our safeguarding policy.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a supportive and motivated team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your application by the closing date of 15th April.
All applications must be submitted on the Willowcroft Academy Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications.
Application Procedure:
An application form, job description and personal specification are available on our school website, if you need any further assistance please contact Ally Lee at office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk or call 01235 813304.
For further information please see our website http://www.willowcroft.org.uk
Willowcroft Community School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Qualified Teacher - QTS
• Proven high quality class teaching
• Excellent classroom behaviour management
• An innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning.
• Experience of working with children with SEND
• Ability to support parent/carers to improve outcomes for their children
• Experience of successful coordination of a curriculum subject or project/task that has had a whole school impact (not if an ECT)
• Evaluative and reflective
• Ability to learn from others in the team and to provide support as necessary.
• Ability to be flexible
• Sense of humour
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Innovative, problem solver
• A positive ‘can do’ approach
• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
• Warm and approachable to parents
What the school offers its staff
Willowcroft Community School - Teacher – Key Stage One or Two Job Advert
Name of School: Willowcroft Community School Post Title: Teacher Education Stage: Key Stage 2 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 1 Year (with the possibility to extend) Working Pattern: Full time Pay Scale: MPS (ECTs are very welcome to apply) Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April
Interviews: Monday 20th April
Start Date: September 2026
What skills and experience we are looking for:
At Willowcroft Community School, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to join our Key Stage Two team. The successful candidate will:
- Have a genuine passion and drive to provide high quality, inclusive academic and social learning experiences for all children.
- Work co-operatively with children and their families to secure the best possible educational outcomes.
- Be an enthusiastic teacher who believes that learning should be creative and fun.
- Want to be part of an enthusiastic, supportive, motivated team.
What the school offers its staff:
Joining Willowcroft Community School means having the opportunity to work in a happy, friendly school with a very supportive senior leadership team. Every day here is different, and our staff are committed to supporting each other and creating a positive working environment.
We believe in prioritising staff welfare and well-being, which is why we offer various benefits, including reduced-cost child care, higher priority for Willowcroft school admissions, and family-friendly policies.
We also value continuous professional development for our staff. As a teacher at our school, you will have access to further training within your role internally and part of our academy trust. Our Senior Leadership Team, Special Educational Needs team, and Pastoral team are always ready to listen and support you with your job.
Willowcroft Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and references will be required in line with our safeguarding policy.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a supportive and motivated team, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your application by the closing date of 15th April.
All applications must be submitted on the Willowcroft Academy Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications.
Application Procedure:
An application form, job description and personal specification are available on our school website, if you need any further assistance please contact Ally Lee at office.3912@willowcroft.oxon.sch.uk or call 01235 813304.
For further information please see our website http://www.willowcroft.org.uk
Willowcroft Community School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.