Oak Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 0HH

01234 220 480

King's Oak Primary School, Oak Road, Bedford, MK42 0HH Tel: 01234 220480 Email: enquiries@kingsoakprimary.co.uk

'Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow'

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Teaching Vacancies

 

Class Teacher - September 2024 start

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to become part of King’s Oak Primary’s exciting journey.
We are a large primary school of approximately 850 pupils currently on roll. Our school consists of two buildings on a large site and amazing learning facilities such as a farm and specialist rooms for art, science, music and cookery. We are looking to appoint a class teacher who is passionate, hard-working, and versatile to join our team. Applicants need to have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum and be committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential. Applicants will have good knowledge of effective teaching and learning with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
Continuous professional development is a key element of what makes our school strong. We welcome all applicants who are looking for an opportunity to make a difference to children. Whether you are an experienced teacher or earlier in your career, we want to hear from you. ECT’s are welcome to apply and full support will be given.
If you would like to book a place on a tour or you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email vacancies@kingsoakprimary.co.uk or contact Marie Hinkley or Nina Boland on 01234 220480.

Closing Date:  Monday 26th February 2024

Interviews : Tuesday 27th February 2024

Job Description

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Support Staff Vacancies

 

Vacancy for an Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 Point 5-7

We are looking to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to work in our growing nursery. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Early Years Phase Leader.  Applicants need to have a good knowledge of the early years and be committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential. A level 3 qualification in the Early Years would be advantageous, but not essential.  They will be passionate, hard-working, versatile and enjoy working as part of a team. 

This role will be until August 2024 initially, with the potential to extend the contract for the right candidate

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to become part of King’s Oak Primary’s exciting journey. We are a large primary school of approximately 810 pupils currently on roll. Our school consists of two buildings on a large site and amazing learning facilities such as a farm and specialist rooms for art, science, music and cookery.

If you would like to book a place on a tour or you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email vacancies@kingsoakprimary.co.uk or contact Marie Hinkley or Nina Boland on 01234 220480.

All applications will be considered at time of receipt if received in advance of the closing date.

Job Description

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Vacancy for a Specialist Provision Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Point 5-7


We are looking to appoint a teaching assistant to support pupils in our two specialist provisions. They will work either in our Access to Learning (A2L) provision supporting pupils with mainly SEHM needs, or in our Step to Learning (S2L) provision supporting pupils with mainly ASD needs.  The successful candidate will work under the direction of the provision class teacher and members of the SLT, supporting a small group of pupils with complex needs. They will be part of a team of teaching assistants within the setting, maintaining a high adult to pupil ratio. They will support some of the school’s most vulnerable pupils in a specialised curriculum designed to develop self confidence, effective communication and self regulation, while also focusing on closing key gaps in learning. Candidates will be highly motivated and passionate about supporting children who may be struggling to develop the skills they need to return to and thrive in mainstream education. Applicants need to be confident, caring, resilient to challenge and committed to supporting our children to reach their full potential. They will be passionate, hard-working, versatile and enjoy working as part of a team.

This role will be on a fixed term basis, ending in August 2024 initially with the potential to extend the contract permanently for the right candidate after 1 year.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone to become part of King’s Oak Primary’s exciting journey.


We are a large primary school of approximately 820 pupils currently on roll. Our school consists of two buildings on a large site and amazing learning facilities such as a farm and specialist rooms for art, science, music and cookery.


If you would like to book a place on a tour or you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email vacancies@kingsoakprimary.co.uk or contact Marie Hinkley or Nina Boland on 01234 220480.

All applications will be considered at time of receipt if received in advance of the closing date.

Job Description

Application Form

  

 

 Governor Vacancies

We are currently recruiting co-opted governors to join our governing board. Please contact our Chair of Governors, Claudia Wade or Laura Corcoran, School Governance Professional for further information using our 'contact us' or email enquiries@kingsoakprimary.co.uk. 

Please also see the short film below for further information about the role:

https://www.kingsoakprimary.co.uk/governors/governors-vacancies

 

Apprentice Vacancies

Early Years Educator Apprentice

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000224031

 

Teaching Assistant Apprentice

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000224019

 

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering at the school please contact the office