Ridgeway Education Trust
About Ridgeway Education Trust
Ridgeway Education Trust (RET) is dedicated to high quality education for 3-19 year olds with powerful collaboration at its heart.
We believe that education has the potential to transform lives. Social justice matters to us all and we are determined that our most disadvantaged pupils thrive. We believe that schools are uniquely positioned to enable all chidren and young people develop to be happy, fulfilled and productive members of society.
We believe that school improvement is most successful when underpinned by deep collaboration at all levels: we are always stronger together.
The Trust was established in 2012 by a far-sighted Trustee and since then we have been busy transforming our schools so that they are the beacons of excellence and high performance of today. We are ready to grow and to fulfil our simple and ambitious mission of providing excellent education for children and young people in Didcot and the surrounding area.
Our Values
Ambition: we are ambitious for our children and young people and for their futures, for our communities and for ourselves as professionals. We are restless in our commitment to continuous improvement, we embrace innovation and are outwards facing so that we are always learning.
Integrity: we lead ethically, demonstrate respect at all times and keep our promises. We try always to adopt the mantra of ‘listen first’. This builds trust, enables deep and meaningful collaboration and inspires pride in our collective effort and achievements. We pro-actively show our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our Trust community.
Leading for legacy: we have the humility to recognise that we only inhabit our roles for brief periods of time. We are stewards, building a future for the next generation. Sustainable school improvement takes time. This inspires restless leadership and a commitment to developing others, to step back whilst others step forward.
Our RET values of ambition, integrity and leading for legacy underpin all that we do.
Our Culture
The culture of the Trust is inclusive and ambitious. Whilst we believe that the identity of each school is precious, and the context of a school is fundamental to the right school improvement strategy, we also believe that best practice which has demonstrable impact should be shared and systematised across the Trust to the benefit of all young people. This approach is best described as aligned autonomy.
We are delighted to welcome new schools as we grow our primary hub and develop our community reach. RET currently comprises:
- Didcot Girls' School
- St Birinus School
- Didcot Sixth Form
- Sutton Courtenay CofE Primary School
- All Saints CofE Primary School
- Long Wittenham CofE Primary School
- Carterton Primary School
- Hagbourne CofE Primary School
- Stephen Freeman Primary School
RET Trustees are highly experienced, ambitious and innovative. Pivotal to the Trust's success, they bring a range of expertise as well as challenge and support to the work of our schools. We are outward looking and seek to learn from the best and to share our own good practice. It is this restlessness which builds the culture of continuous improvement which typifies our Trust and of which I am so proud to be a part.
Ridgeway Education Trust Vacancies
Exams Access Coordinator
Exams Access Coordinator
Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
We are seeking an Exams Access Coordinator to work alongside our SEND team and facilitate exams access for students with specific requirements.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £14,485.59 - £15,636.89 Annually (Actual)
15 hours p/w Term Time only
Deputy SENDCo
Deputy SENDCo
Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
The Deputy SENDCO is responsible for supporting the SENDCO in securing excellent provision and outcomes for all students in the school with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,892.60 - £31,892.43 Annually (Actual)
Term time only
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity for a key stage two class teacher in a busy two form entry primary school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Main Pay Scale range
Teacher of Mathematics (part-time or full-time)
Teacher of Mathematics (part-time or full-time)
St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring teacher to join our friendly and supportive team in a brilliant mathematics department.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Headteacher
Headteacher
Stephen Freeman Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Stephen Freeman Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Ridgeway Education Trust are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to join us from September 2026, or as soon as possible after this, to lead a talented and committed team of staff, engaged and enthu...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £78,702.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher Year 1
Class Teacher Year 1
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Are you a reflective, research-informed Year 1 teacher who understands the importance of strong foundations and a smooth transition from the EYFS? We are seeking a warm, skilled practitioner to join o...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Main Pay Scale
EYFS Reception Class Teacher
EYFS Reception Class Teacher
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
We are looking for a skilled, reflective EYFS practitioner who understands the importance of high-quality early years provision in shaping children’s futures.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Salary Grade: Mainscale with possibility of TLR for the right candidate
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Ridgeway Education Trust
Ridgeway Education Trust Vacancies
Exams Access Coordinator
Exams Access Coordinator
Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
We are seeking an Exams Access Coordinator to work alongside our SEND team and facilitate exams access for students with specific requirements.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £14,485.59 - £15,636.89 Annually (Actual)
15 hours p/w Term Time only
Deputy SENDCo
Deputy SENDCo
Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Didcot Girls' School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
The Deputy SENDCO is responsible for supporting the SENDCO in securing excellent provision and outcomes for all students in the school with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £29,892.60 - £31,892.43 Annually (Actual)
Term time only
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
An exciting opportunity for a key stage two class teacher in a busy two form entry primary school.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Main Pay Scale range
Teacher of Mathematics (part-time or full-time)
Teacher of Mathematics (part-time or full-time)
St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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St Birinus School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
We are looking for a motivated and inspiring teacher to join our friendly and supportive team in a brilliant mathematics department.
- Permanent | Part-Time/Full-Time
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS
Headteacher
Headteacher
Stephen Freeman Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
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Stephen Freeman Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire
Ridgeway Education Trust are looking for an exceptional Headteacher to join us from September 2026, or as soon as possible after this, to lead a talented and committed team of staff, engaged and enthu...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £78,702.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher Year 1
Class Teacher Year 1
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Are you a reflective, research-informed Year 1 teacher who understands the importance of strong foundations and a smooth transition from the EYFS? We are seeking a warm, skilled practitioner to join o...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- Main Pay Scale
EYFS Reception Class Teacher
EYFS Reception Class Teacher
Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
We are looking for a skilled, reflective EYFS practitioner who understands the importance of high-quality early years provision in shaping children’s futures.
- Permanent | Full-Time
- Salary Grade: Mainscale with possibility of TLR for the right candidate
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
Part of Ridgeway Education Trust
Are you looking for a different role at Ridgeway Education Trust? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
