We want to hear from you if you are a committed, highly motivated teacher.   Full and Part time Teaching positions available from September 2025.  

You will join a successful and friendly school be supported by an experienced, skilled and knowledgeable staff team. 

Stephen Freeman Primary School is a two form entry school situated in Didcot, on the edge of ‘Great Western Park’ and has a total of 454 pupils on roll.  The school had an Ofsted Inspection in May 2019 and was rated ‘Good’ in all areas.   We joined Ridgeway Education Trust in November 2024 and have a strong interworking relationship with other schools within the Trust; Primary and Secondary.  Our dedicated staff works hard to ensure that “Everybody; Every Moment; Every idea counts!” 

What skills and experience we're looking for 

• A committed, creative and enthusiastic educator 
• Someone who makes learning fun and engaging 
• Well-organised professional and innovative 
• A reflective practitioner, who wants to grow and improve 
• Someone who has a positive attitude and good sense of humour 
• A good understanding of how to teach high quality lessons 
• A good understanding of current pedagogy / best practice 
• A good team player 
• Someone who is passionate about wanting to make a difference to our young people 
• Someone who will work positively alongside pupils, staff and parents 

Early Career Teachers are invited to apply for this position.   We would warmly welcome anyone who wishes to come and see our school prior to application.

What the school offers its staff 

• Support and a well-developed CPD program 
• Amazing children - who achieve highly 
• A dedicated and experienced team, who are a joy to work with 
• Designated PPA times to work alongside year group colleagues
• A commitment to work/life balance

Please note that the school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications, and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks.  All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.  

 Please be aware that you will be required to bring your original degree certificate, proof of residence and photographic ID, as applicable, to interview and online searches may be made for shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Our RET Staff Charter summarises the commitment we make to all staff who join and work at Ridgeway Education Trust.

We are committed to expressing our values of high-quality learning, respectful relationships and an inclusive environment in the day-to-day experience of staff and students throughout the school.

Stephen Freeman Primary School  is an equal opportunities employer.