Primary Teaching in Oldham
"More learners learning More"
Why become a Primary School Teacher in Oldham?
Oldham is a forward looking Children's Services Authority which firmly
believes in the importance of an exciting model of education through first hand experience, and is committed
to high levels of pupil achievement and quality in the classroom.
Oldham places great importance on caring and developing our teachers
and there are excellent opportunities for career progression.
Oldham has 100 Primary Schools and is proud that a number of the schools
have achieved Beacon Status in a range of subjects – several have now become Leading Edge Schools. These
range from small village schools to large urban schools. Oldham is a multicultural borough and its pupils
are prepared for a life in a multicultural society.
Oldham recognises the essential role of parents in the education of
their children and has a positive policy of parental involvement in schools. Parents will be welcomed
and encouraged to participate in many aspects of school life. We believe that children should be active
learners being allowed to explore and express their own ideas.
Primary Pool
Oldham operates a Primary Pool Scheme from which all head teachers have
access to information on applicants. It is viewed a valued resource for teacher recruitment.
The Primary Pool system encourages and welcomes applications from newly
qualified teachers who would like to work in any type of Oldham school.
How to apply to the Pool?
- Simply, contact Human Resources on our 24 hour number: 0161 770 4253 or
write to Human Resources Dept, PO Box 40, Civic Centre, Oldham OL1 1XJ
Why
become a Primary School Teacher in Oldham?
- Wide choice of type of school
- Excellent Induction Programme
- Stimulating & Attractive Classroom Environments
- High quality teaching and assessment for learning
- Well-resourced Schools
- Opportunity to work with a culturally diverse community
- Professional Development programme is available in your second year
- Good promotion opportunities
- We guarantee you our commitment to your personal development
- Excellent track record in building new schools
- Exciting Opportunities for networking with colleagues in other schools
- Exciting School Improvement Projects based on current educational research
- Strong Partnership links between the schools and the LEA
- Opportunity to visit and observe outstanding practitioners
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning
- Local Authority accommodation, or private affordable housing, is available if you come
to teach in Oldham
- Oldham is committed to inclusion – meeting the needs of all its pupils
- Stimulating School Linking Projects to promote cultural diversity with a strong and committed
focus on “Community Cohesion”
- Education Action Zone and Excellence in Cities Opportunities i.e. Behaviour Intervention
Programme and Learning Mentors
- New City Learning Centre with the state of the art multi media facilities
What
to do next?
We would love you
to join us in Oldham as a teacher.