Maternity Cover KS1 or 2 Class Teacher
St Swithun's CofE Primary School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5PS8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days a week FTE 0.40
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 To M6
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
We are looking to appoint a inspiring Key Stage 1 or 2 teacher to cover maternity leave.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.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
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 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
- agiles@st-swithuns.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01865 415105
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 agiles@st-swithuns.oxon.sch.uk.
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