Year 1 Class Teacher

Year 1 Class Teacher Barton Park Primary School within The River Learning Trust, OX3 9WN Main Scale: M1 - M6 About this role Barton Park Primary School is at the heart of a vibrant new community on the north-eastern edge of Oxford. We are proud to support children from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, fostering an environment where every voice is valued. Currently judged as a ‘Good’ school, we are at an exciting stage of development—building on our successes and growing in both size and strength. The vital bridge between play-based learning and formal education, Year 1 requires a teacher who can translate early curiosity into the foundational literacy and numeracy skills that define a child’s entire academic journey. This role is a great opportunity for an ECT with proven experience in Year 1 to develop their practice alongside our EYFS/KS1 phase leader. We have high aspirations for all our children. Our curriculum is designed to provide rigorous and engaging learning opportunities, where oracy and enquiry are central. We aim to nurture each child’s natural curiosity, helping them become resilient, confident learners who embody our values of responsibility, respect, equality, kindness, and perseverance. We are also proud that our academic data remains competitive with national averages, a testament to our pupils' hard work and the dedication of our staff, who consistently go the extra mile to ensure all our children make great progress from their starting points. If we sound like a school that fits your ethos, we’d love to hear from you. We warmly welcome candidates to visit us, meet our team, and see our learners in action. Please email office@bartonparkprimary.org to arrange a visit. What skills / experience are required? Qualified Teacher Status (UK) A secure knowledge of how children learn and adaptive teaching methods to ensure excellent progress for all. A proven track record in raising standards Experience in teaching in Year 1 and a good knowledge of the curriculum. Good interpersonal skills The ability to excite, inspire and motivate pupils. A commitment to evidence based approaches and an openness to new ideas and research Excellent classroom behaviour management through a range of positive strategies. A commitment to success through effort and teamwork A commitment to your own continued professional development. A willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school. Patience, and a sense of humour. What we can offer The successful candidate will be joining a school with: A diverse school community. Vibrant and curious children, who are eager to learn and love to please. A wonderful new-build school, which is well-resourced with space to spare. A supportive leadership team and governing body. As part of the River Learning Trust, we can also offer you an excellent network of professional support and CPLD that will help you grow as a