Form Teacher Key Stage 2 (Prep)
Full time, fixed term maternity cover
Starting March 2026
Headington Rye Oxford Prep School stands in its own beautiful 12-acre secure and secluded site, complete with wooded playground area and wonderful outdoor surroundings. In a warm, safe and nurturing environment where individuals come first, Headington Rye Oxford is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral support and an impressive range of extracurricular opportunities.
Executive Summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic form teacher for Key Stage 2 with the ability to demonstrate excellent classroom practice. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and dynamic team and work alongside the teacher of the parallel class. He/She will have a love of teaching, a genuine commitment to the needs of the pupils and take a full and active part in the life of the School.
Role Description
The KS2 form teacher role is a full time, fixed term position starting ideally mid March 2026 or start of Summer Term 2026
Key Responsibilities
- take responsibility for the social and emotional wellbeing and the welfare and safety of the pupils in the class, keeping Senior Management Team informed of important issues
- promote and foster a happy classroom ethos and a stimulating learning environment
- plan and deliver a stimulating and challenging curriculum fostering cross-curricular links
- demonstrate an excellent knowledge of teaching and reading
- deploy Learning Assistants effectively so they make a positive impact on pupils’ learning
- plan and organise class assemblies, performances, school trips and other events, including residentials
- keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy teaching and learning
- follow the School’s safeguarding policy, attend relevant training and to read updates
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A good honours degree relevant to the teaching aspects of the role
Desirable
- A recognised teaching qualification
Personal Attributes and Skills
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- energy, enthusiasm, a positive manner and sense of humour
- good initiative, can work effectively in a very busy school environment
- adaptable and show good judgement
- an exceptional classroom practitioner
- sympathy with the values and ethos of the School
Terms of Appointment
Type of Contract
Full time, fixed term starting mid March 2026 or the start of the Summer Term 2026
Benefits
Pension
The School will comply with its legal obligations in relation to the provision of access to a pension scheme.
Fee remission
In accordance with the School’s policy, which may be subject to change, up to 50 per cent fee remission for girls attending Headington Rye Oxford. Fee remission is calculated on the number of weeks and hours worked and is pro rata for part-time staff.
The remuneration package
Headington Rye Oxford offers an enhanced teaching scale with points that equate to teaching experience and a leadership scale for responsibility. The salary offered will reflect the experience of the successful candidate and be commensurate with the post.
Additional Benefits
All staff have access to a broad programme of wellbeing activities. The programme currently includes access to the School’s gym and swimming pool, weekly Step and Tone and Zumba classes and regular staff social activities such as Book Club and Staff Choir. Staff also benefit from free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, a free, confidential helpline that offers advice on a range of issues. Free restricted parking is available for all staff on site.
Appointment Process and How To Apply
Applicants should submit an application form and a covering letter detailing their skills and experience to recruitment@headingtonschool.com
- Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms. However, they may be sent in addition to the application form.
- We will seek references on shortlisted candidates and will approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications, before the interview. References will ask about your suitability to work with children.
- If you are invited to interview you will receive notification outlining the interview process and guidance regarding the documentation you are required to provide.
Closing Date: Please apply immediately
All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of all employment checks, ie references, Disclosure and Barring Service, medical questionnaire, Right to Work in the UK. Headington Rye Oxford is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
