Primary Teacher

At Oakwood Primary Academy, the pupils and staff are seeking a primary class teacher to commence in September 2025.

Oakwood Primary Academy is a two-form entry primary school in Eastbourne, for pupils aged 4-11. We currently have 305 pupils on roll. The majority of our pupils come from the local community – a community that means a great deal to our families and all the staff who work here. We are a school that has undergone huge, transformational change, having been rated as a ‘Good’ school, in all areas, at our most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. We are very proud of what has been achieved and are committed in continuing to raise outcomes and standards for all of our pupils.

Our School Values

Our four values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ underpin everything that we do, belonging to every pupil. These help to create our vision for the school of ‘Being Better Every Day’.

Alongside this, our six principles of learning ensure that we remain focused on our priorities. These are:

1.   Learning to read. Learning to write. Learning to communicate.

2.   Instilling a ‘love of learning’ for all our pupils.

3.   Having the highest of aspirations for learning and expecting the very best every day.

4.   Embracing individual difference; celebrating diversity.

5.   Feeling proud of our achievements and reaching our goals.

6.   Aiming high with confidence, courage and perseverance.

We are looking for:· 

• A qualified teacher who is dedicated and enthusiastic about improving standards and outcomes for the children who come to our school.
• A teacher who is collaborative and is able to work well as part of a team and who enjoys learning themselves.
• Someone with relevant experience who is committed to helping children do their best
• A teacher who shares our values – has high expectations, is ambitious and creative

In return staff working at Oakwood Primary Academy benefit from:

• A well-resourced school and classrooms.
• A supportive staff team.
• Children who are motivated and wanting to learn.
• A supportive environment that will allow you to be your best.
• Aurora Academies Advantage Scheme - a generous benefits package include online GP appointments, health and well-being support, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts to high-street shops, and more.

We welcome applications from teachers with primary experience. Kindly indicate in your application which phase of primary you are most interested in (EYFS, KS1 or KS2) and we are able to be flexible for the right candidate to join our teaching team.

Please refer to our person specification and job description. We would love to hear from you and we look forward to receiving your application via our recruitment portal.

Further information about the school can be found at: www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – kindly contact Mrs Susan Hubbard, School Business Manager to arrange a visit shubbard@oakwoodpa.org.uk or telephone our school office 01323 501251

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 14^th May 2025 at 4.00pm

Interview date: Tuesday 20^th May 2025