19 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    30 January 2026

  • Latest start date

    23 February 2026

  • Closing date

    5 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Monday /Tuesday /Wednesday / Friday 26 hours a week

Contract type

Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: KS1 teacher – full time 4 days (temporary maternity cover)FTE 0.80

Pay Scale: MPS

Closing date: 5th November 2025

Interview date: 11th November 2025

Start date: Between January 30th 2026 and February 23rd 2026

We are looking to appoint a inspiring Key Stage 1 teacher. This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school continuing to drive excellent outcomes for all our children.

St Swithun’s CE Primary school is a vibrant and happy two-form entry school, situated at the heart of Kennington village, mid-way between Oxford and Abingdon. Although we are large in number, we aim to meet the needs of the individual child and provide a stimulating place for children to learn. Our staff team are motivated and welcoming, and there is a great atmosphere in school with an emphasis on teamwork.

Are you someone who:

  • Is motivated and enthusiastic about teaching.
  • Can make learning exciting.
  • Has high expectations of all children in both learning and behaviour.
  • Is flexible in growing their practice.
  • Works well as part of a dedicated and hardworking team.
  • Is passionate about making learning a challenging and enjoyable experience.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • Enthusiastic and friendly children.
  • A positive, happy and supportive working environment.
  • A fantastic school community working all working towards achieving the best for our children.
  • Excellent CPD and support.

This is a temporary post covering maternity leave 4 days a week.

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

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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

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

About St Swithun's CofE Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
427 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01865 415105

Arranging a visit to St Swithun's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@st-swithuns.oxon.sch.uk.

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