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KS1 or 2 Class Teacher

St Swithun's CofE Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5PS

This job expired on 8 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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.

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Additional documents

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

Teacher Person Specification.doc - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description Class Teacher.doc - 47.5 KB (opens in new tab)

oxfordshire-teaching-application-form.doc - 339 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Swithun's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 427 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Swithun's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@st-swithuns.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01865 415105
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-swithun-s-cofe-primary-school

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.  

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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