Job Description

Primary Class Teacher/SENCO

: Experienced Primary Teacher

Closing date: Monday 24

November 2025

Interview date: Monday 1

December 2025

Job Start Date: January 5th 2026 (or as close to this date as possible)

Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary period)

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Hours of Work: Full-Time

For further information please email:

office.3043@chadlington.oxon.sch.uk or contact the school office (01608) 676366

and ask to speak to the Headteacher.

Address: Church Road, Chadlington, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3LY

Telephone: 01608 676366

Website: www.chadlington.oxon.sch.uk

Email addres

Safer Recruitment

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They 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.

Why work with us?

If you are a highly effective and creative teacher with imagination, a good sense of humour, and a passion for learning, we can offer you the opportunity to play an active role in a like-minded, forward-thinking, innovative, and collaborative team.

We are looking for an energetic class teacher with successful experience who is committed to achieving high standards and to sharing in the school's vision, 'Let your light shine! Imagine, Believe, Achieve, Thrive.'

You can offer:

o High expectations and a commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their potential

o The willingness and capability to work across the primary phase

o The ability to inspire a love of learning

o A professional committed to your own growth and development, as well as a willingness to support others in their professional journey

o Willingness to make a difference to the local community and to be fully involved in the extra-curricular life of the school

o Strengths in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (or the desire to develop this specialism) and willingness to contribute to school leadership

We can offer you:

o An imaginative, creative, and enthusiastic working environment

o Curious, well-behaved pupils with excellent collaborative skills and a love of learning

o A wonderful and diverse community

o A collaborative team of hard-working, supportive and talented colleagues

o Opportunities for career and personal development, including leadership experience

Our successful village school has 92 children aged between 4 and 11. We are situated in a delightful village in the Cotswolds, near the popular town of Chipping Norton.

Job Title

Class Teacher/SENCO

Grade Band

Main Pay Scale

Responsible to

Headteacher

JOB PURPOSE

? To plan, implement and deliver the school's integrated curriculum for all pupils in their class/group

? To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment

? To promote the progress and well-being of every child in the class/group assigned to them

? To contribute towards the work of the Collaborative Development Team and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Review processes of the school

? To lead SEND within the school

? To undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document

SENCO ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Help to develop the whole-school SEND strategy

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Advise the headteacher on the deployment of the school's delegated budget and other resources to meet pupils' needs effectively

? Make sure the school meets its responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements

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Prepare and review the information the governing board is required to publish

Co-ordinate provision for individual pupils

? Identify pupils with SEND, and co-ordinate provision that meets those needs

? Monitor the effectiveness of any SEN provision for pupils

? Make sure the school keeps up-to-date records of all pupils with SEND

? Liaise with the relevant designated teacher where a looked-after pupil has SEND

? Secure relevant services (e.g. provided by the local authority (LA) for pupils with SEND

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Promote the inclusion of pupils with SEND within the school (e.g. in terms of access to the curriculum, extra-curricular activities etc.)

Train and support staff

? Train teachers on differentiated teaching methods for pupils with SEND

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Train teaching assistants in supporting SEND

Advise on the SEN support available

? Be aware of the services that the LA provides under the 'local offer'

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Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEND support

Work with parents and other agencies

? Liaise with parents of pupils with SEND, including informing parents that their child might have SEND

? Liaise with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals, and independent or voluntary bodies

? Act as a key point of contact for external agencies, including the LA and its support services

? Work with potential next providers of education to provide information to pupils and their parents about their options and to plan a smooth transition

? Work with professionals providing independent support to families to ensure that pupils with SEND receive appropriate support and high-quality teaching

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Pass on any relevant information if a pupil transfers to another school

CLASS TEACHER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and learning

? Teach and adapt the school's broad-based curriculum, ensuring that all children can achieve their full learning potential.

? Provide an engaging, supportive and well-organised learning environment that fosters pupils' independence and inspires curiosity.

? Manage teaching and learning resources effectively.

? Manage allocated Teaching Assistants and/or volunteers.

? Plan for progression across the age and ability range taught, designing effective learning sequences within lessons and across a series of lessons to aid development.

? Set clear targets that are both realistic, measurable and build upon prior knowledge or attainment, to bring about sustained progress and learning outcomes.

? Have a good working knowledge of a range of teaching and learning strategies that are appropriate for a range of contexts and will allow all children to fulfil their educational potential.

? Use an appropriate range of teaching strategies and resources, including use of ICT, to meet learners' individual needs and take practical account of diversity.

? Manage the behaviour of pupils effectively, in accordance with school policies and procedures.

? Understand how children and young people develop and know how to make effective personalised provision for all pupils, including those who have additional educational needs.

? Contribute to the identification and support of pupils with additional educational needs, by liaising with other supporting agencies

? Use record-keeping systems effectively to support teaching and learning.

Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting

? Be responsible for the processes of identification of needs/assessment, recording and reporting.

? Know the assessment requirements and arrangements for the specified subject or curriculum.

? Compile reports to provide learners and their parents with accurate and constructive feedback on their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.

? Have a good understanding of a range of approaches to assessment and how to apply it.

? Have a good understanding of pupils' individual starting points and use this to set appropriate goals.

? Use local and national statistical information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, monitor the progress of those they teach and raise levels of attainment.

? Communicate effectively with parents and carers about attainment, objectives, progress, and wellbeing, and encourage their participation in the communication process.

? Maintain records in line with school policies and procedures.

? Assess pupils' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.

Continuing professional development

? In conjunction with the headteacher, participate in performance management and improve practice through appropriate professional development and relevant training and development opportunities.

? Take a creative and constructive response to innovation, coaching and mentoring, and adapt practice where need for improvement is identified.

? Review the effectiveness of your own teaching practice and its impact on teaching and learning.

Pastoral duties

? Consider pupils' safeguarding and welfare as paramount and act in accordance with the duty of care for pupils.

? Know the current legal requirements, national policies and guidance on the safeguarding and the promotion of the well-being of children and young people. Maintain up to date training as required.

Liaising with others

? Recognise and respect the contribution that colleagues, parents, and carers can make to the development and well-being of children and young people.

? Encourage parents and carers to participate in discussions about the progress, development, and wellbeing of their children.

? Consider carefully who is the most appropriate person to help in a specific situation, and determine who should make contact, when and how and in what manner.

? Be aware of issues that relate to child protection and notify the Designated Safeguarding Lead of any concerns about a child.

General Duties

? Have a secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and specifications for all relevant areas of the curriculum and a good knowledge of other statutory requirements related to pupils' education or welfare.

? Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and curriculum content.

? Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which they work.

? Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and practice, including those designed to promote equality and opportunity.

? Establish effective working relationships with colleagues within school, especially those who have specific responsibilities for learners with specific needs, and from outside agencies.

? Assist in the maintenance of good discipline in and around the school and set a good example in personal conduct and appearance.

? Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, e.g. trips, events and fundraising activities.

? To undertake such reasonable activities as the Headteacher may require.

Health and safety

? Be aware of the responsibility for personal health, safety, and welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.

? Complete all statutory and in-house training as required.

Teacher Appraisal

Annual - by Headteacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Method of Assessment

This table indicates the requirements of the role under section to evaluate the competencies in each area as assessed.

Essential or Desirable

Application Form

Interview Stage

Qualifications, Education and Training

Recognised teaching qualification

Attendance at a range or relevant INSET/CPD dealing with current issues

Willingness to attend further study

Commitment to own personal development

The national award for SEN co-ordination (NASENCo), or NPQ, or willingness to take the NPQ

Experience and Knowledge

Experience of working with Special Educational Needs

Experience of working with parents to ensure best possible outcomes for pupils.

Experience of monitoring teaching, learning and assessment that meets the needs of pupils with SEND and those eligible for pupil premium funding.

Experience of writing IEPS/Pupil Profiles and provision maps.

Experience of managing and supporting challenging behaviour.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.

An understanding of the challenges facing primary education and SEND provision

Commitment to working with the Headteacher and members of the

Senior Leadership Team in delivering whole-school strategies

Commitment to promoting an environment where all children will maximise and achieve their potential.

Successful experience as a primary practitioner with high expectation for pupil attainment and behaviour.

Knowledge of effective strategies for raising standards.

Knowledge of the National Curriculum and EYFS curriculum.

Experience of using assessment for learning effectively to ensure good progress

Experience of working with and effectively deploying teaching assistants

Experience of tracking and assessing across the core and foundation subjects

A clear personal philosophy of education and vision for the future

Knowledge and success in positive behaviour management

Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum

Experience of setting and reviewing own targets for performance management/Appraisal

Experience of leading improvement.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of a range of techniques to develop independent and collaborative learning

Ability to work effectively within a team

Ability to lead media work

Ability to develop a challenging, creative, effective, and stimulating curriculum

Ability to use a range of interactive technology to enhance the curriculum and engage learners

Special Requirements

Excellent inter-personal skills and communication skills with all stakeholders

Commitment to developing positive relationships with pupils and families

An up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with

and the safeguarding of children and young people

Flexibility and enthusiasm

Be prepared to challenge underachievement

Be a reflective practitioner

Commitment and willingness to involve yourself in the life of the school.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/11/2025
Expected start date: 05/01/2026