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EYFS- Class Teacher- Maternity Cover

Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3DN

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• Start date details

  1st December 25 or January 2026 start (Depending on the successful candidate's availability)

• Closing date

  2 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2025

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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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 12 months- Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1- UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about early years education and looking for a rewarding opportunity in a friendly, village primary school? Newbottle And Charlton CofE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

Our small, nurturing school is set in a beautiful rural location with just 108 pupils, where every child is known and valued. As our EYFS Teacher, you’ll help shape the foundations of learning for our youngest children, making a real difference every day.

What we’re looking for:

• An inspirational teacher with QTS and experience in Early Years
• Someone who can create a safe, engaging, and stimulating classroom
• A team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to our school values and focus on developing the whole child.

The Role:

You will deliver high-quality and engaging teaching to our youngest learners, planning and delivering lessons in line with the EYFS framework. You’ll create a safe and stimulating environment, assess and report on progress, and foster positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. You’ll also contribute to the wider life of our school and uphold our ethos and values.

About You:

You’ll have QTS, experience teaching in EYFS, a strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, and demonstrate excellent classroom practice. Your communication and IT skills will be strong, and you’ll be committed to safeguarding, equality, and the welfare of our children.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming, supportive and close-knit staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• Small class size in EYFS (15 max), allowing you to focus on individual pupils
• An inclusive, caring and respectful school community

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.

We welcome visits with any prospective candidates. To make these arrangements, please contact Sheila Marsella-Brookes either by email: bursar@newbottle.northants-ecl.gov.uk or by telephone: 01295 811480.

Commitment to safeguarding

Newbottle And Charlton CofE Primary School (Banbury, OX17) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS clearance. Please find our Child Protection Policy on our website www.newbottleandcharlton.co.uk

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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Additional documents

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

10379553 - Newbottle and Charlton CofE Primary School - 122027 Final PDF.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

Job description and specification Class Teacher EYFS Maternity Cover 2025.pdf - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Applicant Privacy Notice.pdf - 97.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@newbottle.northants-ecl.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01295811480
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newbottle-and-charlton-church-of-england-primary-school

Small School with a huge heart

Arranging a visit to Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@newbottle.northants-ecl.gov.uk.

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