EYFS or KS1 Teacher - Oakridge School

We are looking for a full-time EYFS or KS1 Teacher to join our amazing school community!

• Salary: MPS
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing date: 08/06/2026
• Interviews to be held: 12/06/2026

At Oakridge, our mission is clear: to enhance the life chances of all our children.

We are a vibrant, ambitious school where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to shine.

Our motto, 'Working together to succeed', captures the spirit of our community. Staff, families, and pupils work side by side to create an environment where high expectations, kindness, and aspiration go hand in hand.

Visitors regularly comment on the warm, positive atmosphere across the school and the exceptionally high standard of behaviour shown by our children. Their curiosity, respect, and enthusiasm make Oakridge a truly special place to learn and work.

And the wider community is noticing too.

In the Buckinghamshire School Awards 2026:

• Our EYFS team has been shortlisted for 'Excellence in Early Years'
• Oakridge has been nominated for Inclusive School of the Year
• Our Headteacher has been nominated for Head of the Year

Great things are happening at Oakridge — and this is just the beginning. If you're looking to join a school where teamwork, positivity drive everything we do, Oakridge is the place to be.

The role is for a full-time class Teacher in EYFS or KS1.

• You will be working alongside another Year group colleague (We ensure joint PPA to promote collaboration)
• We have schemes of work for almost all subjects
• We have a 'no marking' policy.
• You will receive bespoke CPD through our Instructional Coaching programme.
• You will receive a full 3 hours of ring-fenced PPA time

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• Brings energy, warmth and a genuine passion for early education
• Understands child development and can create a rich, stimulating learning environment
• Plans and delivers high‑quality, play‑based learning experiences
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Works collaboratively as part of a committed Early Years team
• Has strong communication and organisational skills

Safeguarding statement:
Oakridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure. A social media check will be undertaken.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
• For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.