Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Class Teacher (Part-Time, Fixed Term) – Key Stage 1
Location: Copythorne CE Infant School (part of The Oaks CE Learning Federation)
Contract: Fixed term for the academic year
Working pattern: 3 days per week (days negotiable at interview)
We are looking for a motivated and vibrant teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team within The Oaks CE Learning Federation. This part-time position is based at Copythorne CE Infant School and involves shared classroom responsibility with our experienced SENCO, working within a mixed Year 1 and 2 class.
At Copythorne, we have two parallel mixed-age classes that work closely together, sharing workload, planning, and expertise. As part of our Federation of three small, close-knit schools, our teachers benefit from shared PPA time, team collaboration, and a consistent, well-developed curriculum across five classes.
We are seeking a teacher who:
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Is a strong and clear communicator
- Understands how children learn and develop
- Contributes actively to the wider life of the school
- Fosters a nurturing, inclusive classroom while maintaining high expectations for all pupils
- Collaborates confidently with teaching assistants and shares responsibility for classroom provision
- Is open to sharing ideas and supporting colleagues
- Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, and a commitment to safeguarding
- Upholds and supports the Christian vision and values of our schools
- Is willing and able to travel across our Federation for meetings and shared PPA time
What we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive school community
- A collaborative staff team committed to shared planning and workload
- Ring-fenced time for additional responsibilities
- Opportunities for professional growth and networking with local schools
- A positive, inclusive working environment across three village schools
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed – we encourage you to come and meet the team and experience our nurturing school environment first hand.
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and eager to be part of a forward-thinking and caring federation, we would love to hear from you!
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please call the office on 02380 813340 to make an appointment or for further information.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.