Class Teacher

St John's Catholic Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9YA

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  28 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £41,333.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

We wish to appoint an exceptional individual who can nurture and cherish the uniqueness of every child as we guide and support them through their journey of faith and education. If you want to be part of a team with high aspirations; have the opportunity to create moments that matter; nurturing the talent of tomorrow; and inspiring children to achieve their full potential then St John’s successful candidates will:

Be committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of our school

Be skilled at creating challenge, excitement and enthusiasm

Be able to demonstrate a strong desire and belief that all children are capable of achieving high standards

Have excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning

Be dedicated to raising outcomes

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive mindset

Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team and develop positive relationships We can offer you: A strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued

A welcoming and friendly team of staff

A Senior Leadership Team who value, nurture and empower all staff

A stimulating positive learning environment with stunning surroundings

A chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy children

Future professional development within an innovative and ambitious school An exciting curriculum with collaborative opportunities across the wider Pope Francis Academy

A supportive and committed Local Governing Body

Suitable candidates will be invited for interviews before the deadline

St. John's RC Primary School part of The Pope Francis Multi Academy Company, has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including two suitable references, evidence of Right to Work, Medical Clearance and where applicable a prohibition check and evidence of qualifications. All successful candidates will be required to present photographic ID and or their birth certificate along with evidence of any name changes.

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St John's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-catholic-primary-school-banbury

The Directors of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company, a large family of Catholic schools based in Oxfordshire, in partnership with the Governing Body of St John’s Catholic Primary School, are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will lead this popular vibrant faith school, inspiring its children, staff and families ‘to be the best they can be’. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future growth of this thriving school which is situated in Banbury, North Oxfordshire, surrounded by villages and on the edge of The Cotswolds.

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