Role: KS1 Class Teacher, KS1 Phase Lead and English lead
Location: Oasis Academy Pinewood
Salary: MPS / UPS (Outer London) + TLR2B
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP (or September 2026 for the right candidate)
Applications close: Monday 1st December 2025 at 10am
Interviews scheduled: week commencing 1st December 2025
Are you ready to lead with heart and purpose? We’re looking for a passionate and nurturing Key Stage One teacher to join our wonderful team as KS1 and English Leader.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll be supported, challenged, and celebrated every step of the way.
At Oasis Academy Pinewood, we believe in growing together. With the Oasis Horizons project, every child and teacher has access to an iPad - and we don’t just hand them out. We provide the training, coaching, and encouragement to help you use technology in ways that truly enhance learning. Whether you’re already confident or just starting out, we’ll support you to thrive.
You’ll be responsible for:
• Supporting the Principal and SLT in the effective running of the Academy
• Leading curriculum, teaching, and assessment across KS1, ensuring high standards and inclusive practice
• Using data to close learning gaps and plan for all pupils, including SEND, EAL, PP, and high prior attainers
• Coaching and mentoring staff to ensure consistently strong teaching across the phase, identifying training needs and helping colleagues grow in confidence and skill
A full job description is attached to this vacancy.
You’ll bring:
• A passion for teaching and a track record of excellent classroom practice
• Experience in leading or supporting curriculum and staff development
• High expectations for all learners and a commitment to inclusive education
• A warm, collaborative approach, resilience and strong communication skills
• Confidence using technology to enhance learning, or a willingness to learn
• A desire to lead in a way that supports others and drives improvement
Our offer to you:
When you join Oasis Academy Pinewood, part of the Oasis Community Learning family, you’ll benefit from:
• Amazing children and a staff team that will make you smile every day
• A strong focus on wellbeing for staff, pupils, and families
• Clear career progression and leadership development
• A beautiful school site with outdoor learning spaces on the edge of a country park
• Excellent IT provision – every teacher receives a laptop and iPad, with full support to use them confidently
We are a welcoming two-form entry primary school in the London Borough of Havering, easily accessible from Essex and London. We’re proud to be a Forest School and a Inclusion Quality Mark flagship school. Our children and staff love learning, and we make the most of every day. We believe everyone can achieve great things, and we’d love you to be part of that journey.
Application process
We’d love to meet you. If you’re interested and want to find out more, we warmly welcome conversations or school visits. Start your application to arrange a time to connect.
Or, if you’re ready to take the next step, click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us how your experience and passion align with ours.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interviews: week commencing 1st December 2025
If you intend to apply, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and holding interviews in line with this. This could result in the advert closing before the advertised date.
Oasis Academy Pinewood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
