EYFS Class Teacher (Reception)

St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2HB

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (178)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1-6

EYFS Class Teacher (Reception) job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our wonderful school community and help our youngest learners flourish in a caring, stimulating and ambitious environment.

We also welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are eager to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and inspiring school.

We are a thriving city school with large grounds, strong community links and a clear commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST), we work closely with our sister school, John Henry Newman Academy.

What we offer

• Strong support for staff wellbeing, including coaching and mentoring for ECTs
• Access to ODST-wide professional development and networks
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• Pension scheme and staff celebration events
• A collaborative, established team and supportive leadership
• Large school grounds and access to minibuses
• Strong community links, including volunteering opportunities
• A rising school roll with outcomes in line with national standards

The role

At St. Christopher’s we embrace the ethos of ‘Live Life in All Its Fullness’, fostering a calm, purposeful, and nurturing environment where every child, regardless of background or needs can thrive.

We recognise that the Early Years provides the foundation for lifelong learning. Our Reception team is committed to creating an engaging, language-rich environment where children learn through purposeful play, exploration and discovery. Strong relationships, high-quality adult interactions and a deep understanding of child development are at the heart of everything we do.

Guided by our core values of Love, Respect, Nurture, Courage and Belonging, we are passionate about developing confident, resilient and happy learners who are ready for the next stage of their education.

What We Are Looking For:

Has a strong understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development

Values the importance of play-based learning and can create an engaging and stimulating learning environment

Understands the crucial role of high-quality adult interactions in extending children's thinking, language and learning

B Builds warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and families

Is committed to developing children's communication and language skills through a language-rich curriculum

Has high expectations for all children and is passionate about helping every child succeed

Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continuous professional development

Is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider school community

Planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive lessons rooted in our values of Love, Courage, Nurture , Respect and Belonging

Promoting our vision: ‘Live Life in All it’s Fullness

Assessing, tracking and supporting pupil progress

Working collaboratively within the ODST family

Participating fully in CPD, meetings and whole-school events

Maintaining safeguarding and training compliance

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.

Safeguarding This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with KCSIE. St Christopher’s CE Primary School and ODST are committed to safeguarding children and young people.

Equality St Christopher’s CE Primary School is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of protected characteristics.

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

St Christopher’s CE Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE

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 Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 314 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-christopher-s-church-of-england-school-cowley-oxford

Our school’s ethos is promoted through our school values of Love, Courage and Belonging. St Christopher’s is committed to supporting the development of our children and staff; physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our vision is to have the courage to ‘Live life in all it’s fullness’ in school and in our community by celebrating successes and differences.

We offer an exciting and dynamic place to work with extensive grounds, just 3 miles from Oxford City Centre. We are part of the Oxford Diocesan School Trust with outstanding opportunities for professional development and leadership opportunities for the right candidate.

We are a school that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high-quality support for the support staff and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff. This post could suit someone new to the role or with experience as a teaching assistant.

You will need to have:

High expectations and be committed to raising standards

The ability to accelerate the learning of pupils through high quality teaching support

The willingness to embrace change and approach challenge positively

The courage to shape our future by helping to pave the way for exemplary practice along with our dedicated and enthusiastic staff team

The commitment to develop the school as part of the local community

We aim to give every child the very best start to their education through lively and engaging teaching using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning active, meaningful and relevant. All staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every class.

If you are interested in being part of our dynamic, supportive team and feel you have what it takes to work in our wonderful school, please join us on our journey to excellence!

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