KS1 Class Teacher to cover Maternity

RAF Benson Community Primary School, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6EP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  05 May 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 March 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: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - 6

KS1 Class Teacher to cover Maternity job summary

RAF Benson Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, and community-focused school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave from 1 May 2026 to 15 February 2027. This working pattern will initially be working part time (afternoons only) from May until the end of the summer term then full time from September 2026 until February 2027. We will consider two people for the part time and the full time roles if one person is not able to fulfil this interesting position. Please indicate your preference on the application form.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an inspiring practitioner to make a real difference in a supportive environment where teamwork, creativity, and a love of learning are celebrated.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for teaching and learning, with high expectations for every child.

• Creates engaging, inclusive lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence.

• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

• Works effectively as part of a caring and committed team.

• Brings positive energy, creativity, and a sense of fun to the classroom and to the staff team.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.

• Strong links with our military and local community.

• A commitment to your professional development and well-being.

• A vibrant, inclusive school environment where every child can thrive.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged — come and see our happy, engaged learners and meet our friendly team!

To arrange a visit to see us in action, please contact the school office.

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

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 RAF Benson Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: RAF Benson Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/raf-benson-community-primary-school

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