Vacancies
Current vacancies
Early Years Nursery Teacher
Early Year Nursery Teaching Assistant
Assistant Welfare Officer
Lunchtime Supervisors x 2
EARLY YEARS NURSERY TEACHER
Orchard Fields Community School’s Governing Body is looking to
appoint an Early Years Nursery teacher from January / February 2025
on a Two-Year Fixed Term Contract.
Dates: Apply by (Noon) Friday 29th November 2024
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Contract term: Full Time
Post Early Career Teachers’ applications are welcome
Salary: MP (£30,000 - £41, 333) and UPS (£43, 266 - £46, 525) a recruitment and retention point is available for an outstanding teacher with a proven track- record
Orchard Fields Community School is an Oxfordshire County Council maintained two-form entry non-denominational school in Banbury. We were graded ‘Good’ with an Outstanding Early Years and for the Welfare of our pupils for our last Ofsted inspection in February 2019 and are actively working towards achieving outstanding in all areas for our next Ofsted inspection.
As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in one of our Nursery classes; some experience in an Early Years setting is essential and in a Nursery would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who is able to plan a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, ambitious teacher to join our dedicated staff team.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
- An inspiring and motivated teacher
- Excellent at behaviour management
- Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
- A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
- Able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to extra-curricular activities
- Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston, please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: (Noon) Friday 29th November 2024
Short listing: Friday 29th November 2024 (PM)
Interviews on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Teaching Staff Application Form
EYs Teacher Job Description November 2024
EYs Teacher Person Specification November 2024
EARLY YEARS NURSERY TEACHING ASSISTANT
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to
appoint an experienced Early Years/Nursery (Level 3 or equivalent
qualifications) teaching assistant for January 2025
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Dates: Apply by Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 4 – Grade 5 with pay ranging from £23, 500 Pro Rata depending on experience. Actual Salary for 30 hours worked over 38 weeks is £15,763.
Hours: 8.45am – 1.00pm (Includes half an hour unpaid lunch break) – 1.00pm – 3.15pm
Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in our Nursery classroom; some experience in an Early Years setting school nursery would be advantageous. We require someone who has a good understanding of the EYFS Framework and is able to deliver a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, Early Years Practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
- An inspiring and motivated teaching assistant who is eager to develop their skills further
- Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
- A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
- Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
- Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
- Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: Friday 29th November 2024 (Noon)
Short listing: Friday 29th November 2024 (PM)
Interviews held on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews.
OCCSchools Support Staff Application Form
Early Years Teaching Assistant Job Description November 2024
EYs Person Specification September 2024
ASSISTANT WELFARE OFFICER
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to appoint an
Assistant Welfare Officer (Level 3 or equivalent qualifications) Practitioner for
January 2025
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this post
Dates: Apply by Friday 13th December 2024 (Noon)
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Full Time/Flexible Working Hours will be considered
Contract: Fixed Term Two Year Contract
Salary: Grade 6 with pay ranging from £25, 992 - £28, 163 Pro Rata depending on experience. Actual Salary for 32.5 worked and up to 43.5 weeks, which includes holiday entitlement will be £19, 098 - £20, 694
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm (Includes a 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Orchard Fields Community School is a large two-form entry school (2 – 11 Years) on the Bretch Hill estate. As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding nurturing practitioner to work in our school; to support our Welfare Officer with her child protection/safeguarding duties, experience in working within a nurture/pastoral role, safeguarding and or the monitoring of attendance would be advantageous. We require someone who is empathetic and able to support pupils with their social and emotional well-being. You will need to have a fun, outgoing personality and be able to relate to and develop good relationships with the children. As part of the role, you will also need to support pupils and families in approving on the children’s attendance. This will involve doing some parent contracts (training will be given) and home visits with a colleague to encourage children to attend school. This is a good opportunity for a talented, caring and supportive practitioner to join our highly skilled, dedicated team to help make a real difference to children’s future outcomes.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
An inspiring and motivated practitioner who is eager to develop their skills further
Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
Able to work within the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures with competence
A highly effective practitioner in terms of supporting pupils’ well-being and promoting their self-esteem
Be able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and have excellent interpersonal skills
Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required emotional well-being progress in order to reach age related expectations or their full potential
Show a commitment to extra-curricular activities and parental engagement events
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston. Please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: Friday 13th December 2024 (Noon)
Short listing: Friday 13th December 2024 (PM)
Interviews on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th December 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Assistant Welfare Officer Job Description
Assistant Welfare Officer Person Specification
OCCSchools-Support Staff Application Form
LUNCHTIME SUPERVISOR X 2
Orchard Fields Community School Governors are looking to appoint two
Lunchtime Supervisors to start as soon as possible
Dates: Apply by Friday 29th November 12noon 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Banbury
Contract type: 5 hours per week, 12 noon - 1pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £11.59 per hour (increasing to £12.26 in December)
We require a reliable assistant to supervise our children during their lunchtime. Your role will be to ensure the well-being and safety of the children whilst eating their lunch and during indoor and outdoor playtimes. The successful applicant will ideally have experience of working within a school setting.
A paper copy of the application form and job description are available from the School Office Manager (Julie Turner) or via the school website: https://www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms to be emailed to office@orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. References will be requested prior to interview. Successful candidate will be informed by telephone on the day of the interviews.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post and a medical questionnaire.
Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description
OCC Schools Support Staff Application Form
