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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

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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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.