Key Role Information

Salary
M1 £32,916.00 to M6 £45,351.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/05/2026 12:00
Interview
To be confirmed
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6
Department
TEACH
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Primary Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis. Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are welcomed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our warm school community, dedicated and motivated school team, and to work alongside our pupils to instil a love of learning through engaging, high-quality teaching.

We are entering an exciting period of development and renewal, with a clear vision for the future and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. This is a positive time of change for the school, offering opportunities for innovation, collaboration and professional growth. We are looking for someone who will embrace this journey with enthusiasm, contribute fresh ideas and play an active role in shaping the next stage of our success.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have Qualified Teacher Status
  • you have experience working in Key Stage 2 classes
  • you have a genuine passion for teaching
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school office on opaoffice@oakwoodpa.org.uk or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Resilience, the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesessential
Ability to develop an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the Academyessential
Ability to integrate equality policies into actionessential
Willingness to learn from others and both seek and take adviceessential
Excellent self-awareness and ability to manage selfessential
Excellent communication (written, oral, and presentation skills)essential
Ability to prioritiseessential
Ability to develop an ethos and structure for managing behaviour, which enables pupils to become independent and self-managing in the classroomessential
Ability to use pupil data to set aspirational and challenging targetsessential
Thorough knowledge and understanding of national curriculum and current developmentsessential
Successful involvement with, and management of, planning and target settingessential
Demonstrable ability to manage change effectively

CPD / Training

Record of recent professional developmentessential

Experience

Excellent interpersonal skillsessential
Experience of effective implementation and use of ICT to innovate learningessential
Track record in working with, and impacting on, parental engagementessential
Use of innovative approaches to the development of teaching and learning, including AfL and ICTessential
Recent experience within Key Stage 2essential
Knowledge of curriculum and best practice in relation to Key Stage 2essential
Proven track record in bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
Experience of Ofsted processes

Experience/Knowledge

In depth knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning, including the use of ICT to support pupil achievementessential
Leadership in pastoral/pupil personal developmentessential

Leadership

Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sectoressential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential

About Us

Oakwood Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Magnolia Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0SS

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.