Early Years Class Teacher

West Witney Primary School & Nursery, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5FZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main Pay Scale (M1-M6) ECTs are encouraged to apply

If you are passionate about improving the learning opportunities of children, and want to be part of a welcoming, aspirational and exciting school– our Class Teacher opportunity would be perfect for you.

We are looking for an individual that;

- inspires a lifelong love of learning in children

- is committed to continuous self-improvement

- is a team player that can build trust and strong professional relationships with colleagues and parents

- is committed to children’s welfare and has a nurturing and caring disposition

Interview Date: w/c 27th April 2026

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer;

• A sense of belonging at a very friendly and nurturing school
• A place within a dynamic and exciting school environment
• Friendly and polite children with a thirst for learning
• A commitment to staff professional development and wellbeing

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.

Applications must be made via www.MyNewTerm.com

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01993 706249 or office.2601@west-witney.oxon.sch.uk to make an appointment with the Headteacher.

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 JD and PS March 2026.docx - 1.21 MB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher JD and PS March 2026.docx - 1.21 MB (opens in new tab)

Holistic apporach to Staff Well-Being and Professional Growth.docx - 2.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About West Witney Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 450 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Witney Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: office.2601@west-witney.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01993 706249
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-witney-primary-school-nursery

Arranging a visit to West Witney Primary School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2601@west-witney.oxon.sch.uk.

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