Jobs

Class Teacher
Required: September 2026

Oakley Cross Primary School is a friendly, inclusive and caring primary school where pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong community ethos, supportive staff team and commitment to helping every child achieve their very best.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and who wants to make a real difference to children’s lives.

We are looking for someone who:
Is an effective and reflective classroom practitioner
Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
Demonstrates secure subject knowledge and delivers engaging, creative lessons
Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community
Works well as part of a collaborative team and is committed to professional development
Has a positive, flexible and proactive approach
Has knowledge of the Primary Curriculum at Key Stage 1 and Key
Stage 2

We can offer you:
Happy, motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
A supportive and welcoming staff team
Strong leadership and commitment to staff wellbeing
High-quality professional development opportunities
A school environment where your contribution will be valuedECTs and experienced main scale teachers are welcome to apply.

Year group allocation will be discussed based on experience and school needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.

We invite applicants to attend an informal school visit on Tuesday 12th May 4pm-5pm

The post is not open to job share.

The Application form, Job Description, Person Specification and DCCR form are attached to this Job Advertisement.  If you require a paper copy please email the school 
oakleycross @durham learning.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Completed forms should be returned to the school by email by Friday 15th May
 Interviews will take place week beginning 18th May
 
Oakley Cross Primary School
Lomond Walk, West Auckland, DL14 9UD
 
Tel: 01388 833186
Email: oakleycross@durhamlearning.net
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £32,916- £45,352

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant