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About this Role About our school Oakley Church of England School is a small village school with approximately 100 children, located in the beautiful village of Oakley, Buckinghamshire. Our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding and supporting our children to grow into ‘mighty oaks’ who develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Our pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and positive attitudes, contributing to the warm, nurturing and family-centred ethos of our school. Our extensive school grounds include an exciting new Forest School area that helps support our pupils’ mental well-being and enrich their learning experiences. We are looking for a teacher who: Inspires and engages all learners Has high expectations of all children Is committed to inclusive education and developing children as independent learners Is interested in developing their own practice Has excellent communication skills, is organised and able to work effectively both independently and as part of an enthusiastic team Builds rapport with children, parents and colleagues Will ensure the ethos of the school is upheld Is willing to participate fully in school life, share good practice with colleagues and be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school We can offer: Enthusiastic children who love learning A calm and positive environment where all children are able to learn and achieve A dedicated, supportive staff committed to improving standards, who are also friendly and caring The opportunity to contribute to designing a rich, inspiring and challenging curriculum for all children A commitment to CPD, enabling you to grow as a professional and help shape the future of our school Supportive parents and governors A well-resourced school which includes excellent outdoor learning opportunities Visits to the school are warmly encouraged Buckinghamshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.