Oaklands Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly effective Year 5 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and ambitious team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong classroom practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and securing excellent outcomes for pupils. We are looking for a teacher with high expectations, excellent subject knowledge and a proven ability to inspire, challenge and motivate learners as they prepare for the transition into Upper Key Stage 2.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative staff team committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, both academically and personally.
Oaklands Primary Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community for children aged 2–11, located in Biggin Hill. At Oaklands, children strive to achieve their best in a secure and stimulating environment, where confidence, respect for others and a love of learning are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver consistently high-quality teaching
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that challenge and inspire all learners
- Use assessment effectively to identify next steps, secure strong pupil progress and raise attainment
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour, achievement and presentation
- Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive standards and contribute to whole‑school improvement
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and the wider school community
- Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school
Key Requirements
- Proven experience of successful teaching within Key Stage 2
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
- A track record of securing strong pupil outcomes
- Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge learners
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Benefits within Chancery Education Trust
- Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative network across Trust academies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support
- Private Healthcare available after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May)
- CycleShare Scheme available to all staff
Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination. We believe every pupil and member of staff should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their background, identity and circumstances.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all vetting required under Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Staff must understand their role within the wider safeguarding system, share information appropriately and take prompt action when concerns arise.
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