Year 5/6 Classteacher EDV/2025/GHCES/18116

About This Role

Would you like to work in a small friendly and nurturing village school that offers a range of opportunities?

Do you have the drive and determination to inspire our children to be the best that they can be?

If so, we need you at Great Horwood Church of England School!

About The Role

Great Horwood School are looking to appoint a full time class teacher to join a dedicated and hard working team where we put children first and at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will have the desire to promote a love of learning for our children within a natural curiosity focused curriculum. You will be part of an amazing team, who are determined that every child will succeed.

About Us

At Great Horwood School we pride ourselves as being a caring and happy place for learning where all children feel safe and secure. We are an inclusive school where we strive to give every child a memorable and exciting start to their lifelong journey of learning. We are a small rural primary school with fantastic children spread across 4 mixed age classes including an all year round Nursery & Pre-school within our renovated Victorian School. We have extensive grounds and a large forest school area to enrich outdoor learning. We follow a natural curiosity approach across the school. That aligns with our Christian vison and values.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a forward thinking, village school where our children are inspired to learn and grow together within a Christian Community. We are part of the Oxford Diocese Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) Home and as such can offer high quality training, focused support and clear career development opportunities.

Our website is https://www.greathorwood.bucks.sch.uk/

• Core purpose: To provide a high-quality learning experience for all children.

To take overall responsibility for a class as designated by the Headteacher and in accordance with the national teaching standards.

To take responsibility for the leadership of a core subject across the school (not applicable to ECT candidates)

We Can Offer You

The opportunity to be part of our happy, successful and ambitious school.

Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.

Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

A brilliant staff team and governors who are enthusiastic and supportive.

A happy, nurturing Christian school community.

About You

Are you a practitioner who:

• Has a passion for education with children at the heart of everything you do
• Has a strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and current educational issues
• Is an excellent role model
• Can communicate effectively with others
• Is committed to an inclusive education and raising standards
• Enjoys working within a team
• Is adaptable to changing needs and shows initiative
• Has a desire to be involved in school improvement

Has high expectations of the children they teach

Then we are the school for you!

How to apply

Applications must be made online through My New Term. We reserve the right to appoint early should a suitable candidate be found. A link to my New Term can be found on the school website vacancies page - Great Horwood Church of England School - Vacancies

The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust -

The ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service - through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff

Extensive CPD opportunities including (not-exclusively) Trust wide subject leadership groups, mentoring, networking opportunities and apprenticeships

Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Other Information

Queries to office@ghw.odbst.org 01296 712622

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please telephone or email the school for more details and arrange a visit or an informal chat with the Headteacher, Paula Shaw.

Administrative Assistant: Caroline Whatley

Closing date: 13th February - Applications will be considered on receipt.

The school reserves the right to make appointments before the closing date.

Interviews: At a convenient time for both parties

Great Horwood CE School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check, medical questionnaire, and qualifications check will be required for the successful candidate.