Join a team where professional autonomy and calm, purposeful learning go hand-in-hand.

“What I value about teaching here is the genuine sense of philanthropy. Our children don't just learn about the world; they actively look for ways to contribute to it. It gives our curriculum a real sense of purpose.” – A member of the WCPS Team.

Why This Role Matters

As a Class Teacher at Witney Community, you will lead a classroom environment defined by calm and focused learning. You aren’t just delivering a curriculum; you are helping children build the resilience and creativity they need to thrive. Whether you are using our outdoor spaces for practical investigation or guiding a child through a challenging task, your role is to ensure every pupil feels safe, articulate, and ready to succeed. This role can be either a 0.8 of full time role. Please specify on your application which you are applying for. 

What You’ll Bring

• A Commitment to Excellence: High expectations for all pupils, with a belief that "their best is good enough."

• Calm Classroom Leadership: The ability to foster a focused, purposeful atmosphere where every child can engage with their learning.

• Values-Led Practice: A natural alignment with our core values of Philanthropy, Creativity, Respect, Love, Friendship, and Resilience.

• Inclusive Practice: Experience in supporting a diverse range of needs, ensuring every child is supported to flourish.

• Collaborative Mindset: A desire to work as part of a professional team, sharing ideas and supporting the wider school community.

The “Why Us” Difference

• Professional Autonomy: As part of the River Learning Trust, you are trusted to lead in your classroom. You'll be backed by research-led practice and centrally supported curricula designed to keep your workload manageable.

• A Focus on Wellbeing: We believe staff need to feel supported to be at their best. Our school has dedicated wellbeing coaches and mental health first aiders to support our entire community.

• Global & Local Impact: Our curriculum is outward-looking—from our "Eco-Ambassadors" to international partnerships—making learning meaningful for both staff and pupils.

The RLT Connection

Witney Community Primary School is proud to be part of the River Learning Trust (RLT).

• Shared Growth: Access to Trust-wide CPD, coaching, and collaboration with a network of schools.

• Absolute Foundations: Recognised continuous service and a commitment to professional rights, including workload reduction initiatives.

• The Whole Person: We value you beyond the school gates, offering support and flexibility to help you flourish personally and professionally.

How to Apply: Three Pathways

1. Read more / Apply: View the full candidate pack and submit your application via MyNewTerm.

2. Start a conversation: We would love to show you our school in action. To arrange an informal chat or a visit, please contact our school office at 01993 702388 or office@witneycp.org.

3. Talent Pool: Not the right time? Register with our Talent Pool to hear about new opportunities first.

River Learning Trust and Witney Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We are an exempt employer under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. We conduct checks and online searches in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For documentation, please see RLT Safer Recruitment Documents. Visit our website www.riverlearningtrust.org for up-to-date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We actively value the "different contributions" you can make. We want you to be at your best during the application process; if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Note: We do not accept CVs; please apply via My New Term. We reserve the right to interview and appoint exceptional candidates early.