Job Description

Salary

PT1 (35,000) to PT6 (45,000) on the United Learning Pay Scale

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Job category/type

EYFS

Date posted

10/10/2025

Job reference

REQ004043



At Orchard Meadow School we are looking for someone with experience, energy, enthusiasm and a hard-working ethos to join our happy school. Orchard Meadow School is a school with a commitment to high standards and teamwork. By January 2026, our Early Years Unit will have undergone an exciting full transformation being fully rebuilt and redesigned to create an impressive indoor and outdoor environments to both work and learn in. We are proud to be an inclusive and successful school serving a diverse community. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our fantastic staff team.

Please click here to see the progress so far on our new Early Years space!

If you are an experienced practitioner with a passion to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Alongside your teaching, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with others developing your professional capital. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership team and the opportunities that come with United Learning.

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone'

- pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

We are looking for candidates who:

Are an

excellent

A specialism or additional training in Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable. Are

confident

in the classroom and understand how children with SEND, learn. Have

high expectations

of what can be achieved. Seek to build

positive

relationships with children. Are

flexible

with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the 'bigger picture'. Are able to work to their own

initiative

as well as part of a team. Hold Qualified Teacher Status. Are confident and

excited

about using and embracing IT and outdoor learning in their practice. Are flexible,

hardworking

and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our young learners. Are keen to explore

leadership

A genuine

passion

for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.


This is your chance to be part of our newly refurbished Early Years provision that prioritises the individual needs and successes of every child. If you're ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us, we invite you to visit our school. To arrange a visit to see our school, please email hr@orchardmeadow.org , we look forward to meeting you.

If you feel you would be suitable to work within our supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you!

Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025

(

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.)

Orchard Meadow Primary School is 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.