KS2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

King's Meadow Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2LU

40 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (532)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

KS2 Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

King's Meadow is a successful, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ primary school in Bicester, with more than 400 pupils on roll. Our children are well mannered, creative and enthusiastic about their learning. Our caring and committed staff continually strive for excellence, and we support colleagues through role-specific training and ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will be flexible, positive and highly motivated, with a good sense of humour and a collaborative approach.

We are looking for a teacher who will:

inspire and motivate pupils through excellent teaching;

set high expectations for pupils’ achievement and behaviour;

work collaboratively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;

build effective partnerships with parents and carers.

In return, we can offer:

the support of a hardworking, committed and caring staff team and governing body;

an experienced team of teaching assistants who support teaching and learning;

a well-resourced school in an attractive setting;

an engaging working environment with motivated, enthusiastic children and supportive parents;

a rewarding and enjoyable teaching role;

opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

We are proud to provide a friendly, safe and stimulating environment in which every child is supported to develop, flourish and achieve their full potential.

The teacher will also be expected to fulfil their professional responsibilities, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) on Annexe 1 - page 54.

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

King’s Meadow School is committed to safeguarding children. All staff must be dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The post-holder is responsible for ensuring that all child protection policies are adhered to, and concerns raised in accordance with these policies.

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 King's Meadow Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Meadow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-meadow-primary-school

King's Meadow School is a ‘Good’ and successful primary school in Bicester with over 400 children currently on roll. Our children are well-mannered, well-behaved, creative and as passionate about their learning as we are. Our staff are diligent, committed, enthusiastic, caring and constantly striving for excellence in all that we do. We offer opportunities for job-specific training and on-going professional development. Successful candidates will be flexible, eager, highly motivated, have a good sense of humour and be able to work as part of a team

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