Part‑Time Teacher (3 days a week)

At Oakridge, our mission is to ;enhance the life chances of all our children.'  If you share this belief and are passionate about giving children the very best start, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a dedicated Part‑Time Teacher to join our warm, supportive and forward‑thinking school community.  It would most likely be for a Lower KS2 position. We can offer a degree of flexibility with the working days, making this a great opportunity for those seeking a balanced and rewarding role.

 About the Role

We are seeking someone who:

• Brings energy, warmth and a genuine passion for primary education
• Understands child development and can create a rich, stimulating learning environment
• Plans and delivers high‑quality, play‑based learning experiences
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Works collaboratively as part of a committed Early Years team
• Has strong communication and organisational skills

A Team You’ll Be Proud to Join

You’ll be joining a team that is both highly skilled and deeply valued within our school. Our motto is 'Working together to suceed.'You will be job-sharing the class with our experienced Assistant Headteacher.

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working  as a teacher in the UK.
• A secure understanding of the curriculum and assessment

💛 What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong community ethos
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional development
• Bespoke CPD based on current research
• Children who are eager, curious and full of joy
• Flexible working days to support a healthy work–life balance

📩 How to Apply

We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to visit the school before applying. Seeing our school in action and meeting the team will give you a real sense of our ethos, environment and the wonderful children you’ll be working with.

When applying, please ensure you include:

• A completed application form
• A detailed supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience make you a strong fit for this role

Safeguarding statement: Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure. A social media check will be undertaken.