Our School Vision: '"Nurturing everyone to flourish in a community where all can believe and achieve" - The Parable of the Sower  Matthew 13:1-23

We are a semi-rural school just south outside of the Oxford ring road. We have a strong school community, an energetic and experienced teaching team, and a committed governing body. Together we promote a creative curriculum across seven classes from Foundation Stage to Year 6. We are a school of Red Kite (responsible, enthusiastic, determined, kind, independent, team player, and enriched) learners. In our Ofsted inspection (June 2025), the inspector noted "pupils flourish at this exceptionally welcoming and inclusive school. Throughout the school, pupils are confident and enthusiastic and demonstrate positive behaviour  All leaders work collaboratively to maintain a high-quality education for all pupils. Staff are unanimously positive about working at the school and feel their time and efforts are valued."

What we can offer? 

• Happy, well-behaved, and motivated children

• A dedicated and friendly team of staff committed to achieving the best for our children

• Supportive parents along with a committed and encouraging Governing Body, clergy, and Diocese - A strong PTA who supports our school with amazing resources and events.

• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within the River Learning Trust; a Trust which puts staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do! 

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to and supportive of the vision and values of our church school

• Be an excellent teacher who is passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve their potential

• Have outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills

• Be a Red Kite learner

Please contact Zara d’Archambaud (Headteacher) at zdarchambaud@garsingtonprimary.org to arrange a visit to look around the school. 

For more information about our school please visit: https://www.garsingtonprimary.org 

Closing date: Friday 20th March 2026- 

Interview date: Tuesday 24th March 2026 - Morning

Garsington CE Primary School and The River Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  All staff is expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.