KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover from September 2026

Dashwood Banbury Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RX

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916

What skills and experience we're looking for

The children would like a teacher who:

• is happy and smiles a lot
• makes lessons exciting, interesting and fun
• listens to them and looks after them

If you:

• have a passion for teaching and learning and want to inspire future generations
• have high expectations and a commitment to ensuring all children succeed
• wish to work in a happy, friendly school with a positive attitude
• can make learning exciting, motivating and fun
• work well in a team to support and learn from others
• are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the right candidate:

• happy, well-motivated and engaged children, who are keen to learn
• an experienced, hardworking and supportive team
• pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• wide opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our Trust, including opportunities to do NPQs in variety of areas.
• a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual
• beautiful school grounds and a stimulating learning environment

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

The Aspirations Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and references.

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 - Job Description.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher - Person Spec.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dashwood Banbury Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 466 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dashwood Banbury Academy website
• Email address: rjakeman@dashwood-aspirations.org
• Phone number: 01295263240
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dashwood-banbury-academy

We are a ‘Good’ 2-form entry primary school based in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire, with approximately 435 pupils aged 2-11 years old. Our drive for academic excellence goes hand in hand with a responsibility for our pupils’ wellbeing. We aim to provide pupils with a passion to achieve their best, now and in the future. We put our pupils’ physical and mental wellbeing on a par with their academic performance. In order for our pupils to be successful, we support and guide them to become happy, healthy, resilient, motivated learners. We have a broad and diverse curriculum that incorporates the national curriculum, our aspirations conditions, SMSC, mindfulness, healthy living and outdoor learning. As part of the Aspirations Academies Trust, we offer excellent opportunities to develop staff not only in their teaching role but also in leadership opportunities should they wish to.

Arranging a visit to Dashwood Banbury Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rjakeman@dashwood-aspirations.org.

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