About this role
Class Teacher (Main Pay Scale 1- 6)
Monday - Friday - 1FTE
John Henry Newman Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted March 2024) in the heart of Littlemore. We are an IQM Centre of Excellence.
Would you like to be part of our school community?
John Henry Newman Academy is a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted March 2024) in the heart of Littlemore. We are an IQM Centre of Excellence and Flagship school.
Our Academy ethos is promoted through our school values of Love, Courage, Community and Celebration. John Henry Newman is committed to supporting the development of our children and staff; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our vision is to have the courage to ‘Let your light shine’ in school and in our community by celebrating successes and differences.
Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? John Henry Newman Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our welcoming, supportive school community.
We are a thriving city school with large grounds, strong community links and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST), we work closely with our sister school, St Christopher’s Cowley. The school is conveniently located just off the Oxford ring road (no congestion charge).
What we offer
Strong support for staff wellbeing, including coaching and mentoring for ECTs
Access to ODST-wide professional development and networks
Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
Pension scheme and staff celebration events
A collaborative, established team and supportive leadership
Large school grounds and access to minibuses
Strong community links, including volunteering opportunities
A rising school roll with outcomes in line with national standards
The role
Teaching within a key stage team
Planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons rooted in our values of Love, Courage, Celebration and Community
Promoting our vision: ‘Let Your Light Shine’
Assessing, tracking and supporting pupil progress
Contributing to curriculum development and enrichment activities
Supporting pupils’ pastoral needs and building positive relationships with families
Working collaboratively within the ODST family
Participating fully in CPD, meetings and whole-school events
Maintaining safeguarding and training compliance
Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.
Safeguarding
John Henry Newman Academy, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.
Equality John Henry Newman Academy is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics.
Job description, person specification and application form are downloadable from this page, hard copies are available from our school office
Visits to the Academy are most welcome and warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01865 772495.
We reserve the right to close the application process early as applications will be assessed as they arrive.