Class Teacher

Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5JL

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (731)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, fixed term contract
• Contract type: Fixed term - End Date: 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Start Date: 4th January 2027

End Date: 31st August 2027

Are you a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's lives? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity and ambition to help every child achieve their full potential while developing a genuine love of learning?

Appleton CE Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Class Teacher to join our thriving school community. Set in the beautiful village of Appleton, near Oxford, we are a caring, warm and welcoming school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We are proud of our strong Christian values, which underpin everything we do. Our vision, ‘Building Wisely for Life’, is at the heart of school life and inspires us to nurture confident, thoughtful and compassionate young people.

We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher to join our talented and supportive team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position starting in January 2027. We warmly welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations for every child.
• Inspires, motivates and challenges pupils to achieve their very best.
• Brings creativity, ambition and a reflective approach to their teaching.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and understands the importance of knowing every pupil as an individual.
• Is a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Is committed to promoting our Christian values and working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a welcoming school at the heart of its village community.
• A caring, friendly and supportive staff team, alongside an engaged and committed governing body.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing matters and workload is regularly reviewed and carefully considered.
• Valuable opportunities to collaborate and share expertise through our network of partner schools.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you share our commitment to helping children thrive and would love to be part of a school where everyone is valued and encouraged to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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.

The Oxfordshire County Council Teacher application form must be completed as we do not accept CVs, applications to be returned to office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact Lisa Lee or Miriam Guida in the school office on 01865 862794 or email: office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews: Tuesday 1st December 2026

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Job Description and Person Spec.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

About Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 139 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School website
• Email address: office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01865 862794
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/appleton-church-of-england-a-primary-school

Appleton Church of England Primary School, which situated 6 miles from Oxford, is a happy and welcoming school community, where every child is encouraged to work hard to be the best they can be for themselves and for the good of others. We have close working relationships with our families and St Laurence Church in Appleton.

Arranging a visit to Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk.

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