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Key Stage 2 Teacher

Teaching Assistant

Please see below for more details and application forms.

Orchard Fields Community School’s Governing Body is looking to

appoint a Key Stage 2 teacher for January 2024

Dates: Apply by (Noon) Tuesday 17^th October 2023

Location: Banbury

Contract type: Permanent

Contract term: Full Time

Early Career Teachers and Post NQT teachers’ applications are welcome

Salary: MP or (UPS) a recruitment and retention point is available for an outstanding teacher with a proven track- record

Orchard Fields Community School is an Oxfordshire County Council maintained two-form entry non-denominational school in Banbury. We were graded ‘Good’ with an Outstanding Early Years and for the Welfare of our pupils for our last Ofsted inspection in February 2019 and are actively working towards achieving outstanding in all areas for our next Ofsted inspection.

As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in one of our Year 5 or Year 4 classes; some experience in KS2 would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who is able to plan a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, ambitious teacher to join our dedicated staff team.

Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be:

An inspiring and motivated teacher

Excellent at behaviour management

Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups

A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning

Able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills

Committed to extra-curricular activities

Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations

Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston, please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.

Closing Date: (Noon) Tuesday 17^th October 2023

Short listing: Tuesday 17^th October 2023

Interviews on Friday 20^th October 2023.

Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

OCCSchools-TeachingStaffApplicationForm-June2018-1.doc

KS2-Teacher-Job-Description-September-2023.pdf

KS2-teacher-Person-Specification-September-2023.pdf

Teaching Assistant

Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to appoint an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support children on a one-to-one or small group basis as soon as possible. A level 3 qualification or the equivalent would be advantageous.

No Visa Opportunities

Flexible working hours will be considered.

Dates: Apply by Tuesday 3^rd October 2023 (Noon)

Location: Banbury

Contract type: One-Year Fixed Term Contract

Contract: One-Year Contract (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 5 with pay ranging from £21, 575 - £18, 795 for Full Time 37 hours

Pro Rata for 30 hours depending on experience actual salary will be £ 14, 404

Hours: 30 hours per week. 8.45am – 3.30pm (Includes 15 minutes unpaid morning break and 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.

We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in our setting; some experience in working with children would be advantageous. We require someone who has a caring, patient and empathetic ethos. This is a good opportunity for a talented, practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.

Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be:

An inspiring and motivated practitioner who is eager to develop their skills further
Passionate in their desire to work with children with disability
Committed to an inclusive curriculum and have high expectations of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Nurturing and have a caring personality
Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
Rigorous in ensuring any pupil in their care makes the required progress in order to reach their true potential
Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events

Closing Date: Tuesday 3^rd October 2023 (Noon)

Short listing: Tuesday 3^rd October 2023 (PM)

Interviews Friday 6^th October 2023

TO APPLY: Please download an application form and send the completed form to office.2055@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk

Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interview. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.