Job Description

About Us


Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning

environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,

dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all

children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in

our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum

ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,

staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and

development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.



Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy

Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent

education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting

point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.


Job Details

Salary:

NJC Grade 7 SCP 14 - 8 SCP 20 (actual salary 24,881.80 - 27,456)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Mon - Thur Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Fri 8.30 am - 4pm / Term time only plus any required inset days

Location:

Oak Tree Primary Burgess Hill

Interviews:

To be advised


What You Need to Succeed


To be successful in this role you will need:

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Warm, approachable, and able to build

strong, positive relationships with pupils and

colleagues.

Calm, adaptable, and resilient, with a

proactive attitude to challenges.

Acts as a positive role model, demonstrating

empathy, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Reliable, organised, and able to manage time

effectively in a busy school environment.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience supporting teaching and learning

within a primary school or similar setting.

Proven ability to engage, motivate, and inspire

pupils through creative and inclusive

approaches.

Skilled in managing small groups or covering

whole classes under teacher direction.

Demonstrated ability to promote positive

behaviour and maintain a purposeful learning

environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

Good standard of education, including GCSE

English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or

equivalent.

Sound understanding of how children learn and

how to adapt support to meet individual needs.

Confident using ICT and digital tools to

enhance teaching and learning.

Awareness of the National Curriculum and

effective classroom strategies for pupil

progress.
Further Information


Oak Tree Primary School and DMAT 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


Please apply using link: HERE



Please upload a supporting statement (maximum of 2 A4 pages) to

include:


Why you want to work at Oak Tree Primary School How your skills and experience make you a strong candidate

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email Naomi Savage Deputy Head

nsavage@oaktreeprimary.co.uk

or Rachel Wright School Business Manager

rwright@dmat.education

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.



LOCATION

Burgess Hill area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

05 January 2026