Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School

                                                                                                         37 hours a week – all year round

                                                                                            Permanent term contract – start date: ASAP

                                                                                                 Grade 4 SCP 6 -7 (£25,989 - £26,403)

                                                                                                         Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Reilly

The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School wish to appoint a committed, proactive, highly motivated and responsible person to join our site team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day security, cleanliness, maintenance, and safe operation of the school premises, ensuring a well-maintained, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors at all times.

Normal working patterns are:

Monday & Wednesday 10.15am-6.15pm  

Tuesday & Thursday 8am-4pm  

Friday 8am - 3.30pm

School holiday hours are 8am - 4pm (Monday - Thursday) and 8- 3.30pm (Friday)

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to enhanced DBS clearance

Governors seek an individual who can: 

• work as part of a team

• communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors 

• demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

• Manage their time effectively, ensuring key tasks and priorities are carried out as required and to a compliant standard.

• Ensure the school and its grounds are always safe and secure for our children and staff.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.

• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school 

• A developing and exciting environment

• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance and health and safety (Previous experience would be desirable but not essential).

• Join a thriving multi academy trust, commited to the success of its pupils and staff.

Further details are available from the school website or by request to Mrs Annie O’Brien, School Business  Manager (oakwoodbusiness@onecommunitytrust.co.uk). Completed application forms may be emailed to this address.

Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school on Monday 30th March 3.30pm. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01925 635565 .

• Closing date : Friday 10th April 2026

• Shortlisting : Monday 13th April 2026

• Interviews: Thursday 16th April 2026

Oakwood Avenue and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is not available for job share.

                                                 Required: 1st September 2026 (prior handover and training days with current SBM to be arranged)

                                                                                            Salary: Grade 7 SCP 23 - 27 (£34,434 - £38,220 pro rata)

                                                                                              Hours:  37 hours per week (term time plus 4 weeks)

                                                                                                       Fixed term contract until August 2027* 

The Governors of Oakwood Avenue Primary School are looking to recruit an experienced School Business Manager to cover a maternity leave period. The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be flexible to meet the operational needs of our school. 

Key elements of the role are: 

• Organise, maintain and monitor the schools financial and personnel systems

• Manage office functions to ensure an effective service to the school

• Oversee Health and Safety and premises management

• Line manage office staff, site staff, cleaners and middays

If you have the enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to be an active member of our school community we would welcome your application. We are seeking an organised individual with a can-do approach who will work in a solution focused way to the ever-changing demands of a busy school office environment. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as this role forms an integral part of the senior leadership team.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk. This position is subject to a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In return, we can offer you:

• children who are passionate about their learning and have high expectations of their teachers

• the prospect of joining an exciting, forward thinking school and Trust with a welcoming and caring ethos

• a wealth of opportunities for professional development throughout both Oakwood Avenue CPS and The One Community Trust

• a highly committed, enthusiastic staff who love to laugh 

Further details including person specification, job description and application form are available from the school website, www.oakwoodavenue.co.uk or by request to Annie O’Brien School Business Manager oakwoodbusiness@onecommunitytrust.co.uk. Completed application forms can be handed in to the main school office fao Mrs O'Brien or emailed to school at the email above. 

An informal visit to the school can be made on Thursday 16th April 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01925 635565 if you wish to visit us on this date. .Deadline: Friday 1st May 2026

Short listing: Tuesday 5th May 2026

Interview: Friday 8th May 2026

Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointments are subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

                                                                       Fully completed application forms only please - No CV's will be accepted

                                                                                                 This post is not available for job share.

                                                                              One Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer

                                                                                             KS2 Class Teacher – SEMH (Designated Provision)

                                                                                                             Fixed term contract (1 year)

                                                                                                         Required: 1st September 2026 

                                                                              Full-time contract: Band 1 to Band 3 (subject to experience).

Head teacher: Mrs J Reilly

We have an exciting opportunity for a KS2 Class Teacher to join our Designated Provision for Children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) at Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School.

We aim to make a difference to the education and life chances of the vulnerable children in our care.

Are you an inspiring teacher who can engage and build positive relationships with challenging children?  Do you want a change of direction?  Or are you looking for an exciting career development opportunity? We are looking for a dynamic, resilient and reflective teacher to deliver quality first teaching to our mixed ability primary pupils with a range of complex needs.  You will promote high standards of attendance, behaviour and learning and have the ability to engage with children’s social and emotional needs to overcome their barriers to learning.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified teacher status with inclusive practice 

• Bring warmth, patience and empathy to the role

• Build strong, trusting relationships that help children regulate their emotions, develop resilience and celebrate their strengths

• See the potential in every child, even if they can’t see it in themselves yet

• Communicate openly and kindly, building strong relationships with families and colleagues

• Plan creatively and adapt learning so that every child can access and enjoy it

• Are ready to embrace our values and help shape a nurturing, inclusive community

• Experience of the curriculum and expectations in KS1 and KS2 

• Experience of working with primary aged children with social, emotional and behavioural needs

We offer:

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives

• Support and guidance from our experienced Assistant Head/SENCO who leads the DPs and the experienced and established team

• Excellent opportunities for professional development

• Small class sizes (currently 12 children)

• Strong community spirit

• Staff who are supportive towards each other

• Excellent teaching assistants and pastoral support.

Further details including person specification and application form are available from the school website, www.oakwoodavenue.co.uk. Completed application forms should be emailed to jparry@onecommunitytrust.co.uk  or can be handed into the school office marked for the attention of Jenny Parry, HR & Data Officer.  

We would welcome visits during the school day by appointment so that candidates can see our DP at work (week commencing 13th and 20th April). If you wish to come along for a school visit please call the school office on 01925 635565 to express your interest or email oakwoodprimary@onecommunitytrust.co.uk .

Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointments are subject to enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is not available for job share. CV’s will not be accepted in place of an application form.

Deadline for application:  Thursday 30th April 2026 (lunch time)

Short listing: Monday 1st May 2026

Interview Date: Friday 15th May 2026