Are you an effective, ambitious teacher looking for a new opportunity?   you passionate about quality-first teaching and want to work in a strong, supportive team?  If so, then our school might be a good fit for you!  We are a ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features school (OFSTED November 2023) looking for a nurturing, excellent teacher to join our team.  We seek a talented individual who is child-centred in their decision-making, dedicated and passionate about teaching and learning, who wants to drive academic success in our one-form entry school.

Job Details: Class Teacher (year 2) for Longwick C of E Combined School

Salary: Main Pay Scale M1 - M6 Dependent on experience.

Hours: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Headteacher

Main purpose

The teacher will:

·         Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document

·         Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

          Assist in the smooth running of the school at all times

·         Support the teaching staff as a member of the Senior Leadership Team

Full details of the role are provided in the job description and we welcome any visits to our school – please get in touch with our office team to arrange this.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, so we encourage you to apply early. Interviews will be held at a mutually agreed time.

The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust.

The ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

•  Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service - through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
• Extensive CPD opportunities including (not-exclusively) Trust wide subject leadership groups, mentoring, networking opportunities and apprenticeships
• Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Longwick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.