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Maternity cover teacher ( lower KS2)

St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0SP

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Monthly Main scale only

Maternity cover teacher ( lower KS2) job summary

Closing date: 8th June 2026 at 9am

Start date: 1st September 2026

Interview date: 11th June 2026

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term (1 year)/Full Time

Salary type: Main scale

Hours of Work: 32.5

St Kenelm’s Primary School is a small Church of England school at the heart of our village, renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and strong community spirit. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, high standards, and commitment to supporting every child’s development. Our team works closely together to create a safe, stimulating, and happy environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

We are looking for an individual who:

• is a dynamic and aspirational primary practitioner, with a passion for teaching and learning
• will fully immerse themselves in school life and will be committed to working within our happy team
• has high expectations with a passion for making a difference for every child
• is a creative, fun-loving teacher, who can bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• is keen to learn and develop their own practice

We can offer you:

• a role within our dedicated, experienced, friendly team, sharing ideas and talents
• children who are well-behaved, happy and eager to learn
• a supportive work environment

Applications must be made using the provided OCC application form and sent to office.3125@st-kenelms.oxon.sch.uk- please note that CVs will not be accepted. Potential candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school. To arrange a visit, please call 01993 775394 or email office.3125@st-kenelms.oxon.sch.uk

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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.

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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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About St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Kenelm's Church of England (VC) School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-kenelm-s-church-of-england-vc-school

St Kenelm's is a small, friendly village school in the heart of Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire offering excellent provision for all children.
At St Kenelm's, we celebrate and support all individuals within a Christian ethos. We aim to empower all our pupils, developing their curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. We provide a nurturing environment, inspiring all to achieve their full potential within a caring, trusting community.
We believe that nurture is the key principle to ensure children are happy and ready to learn. We take time to know our children, build positive relationships and put them at the heart of all that we do.
As a school, we are passionate and committed to learning and recognise the uniqueness of individual learners. We are driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for all our pupils in partnership with our parents, the church and the wider community.

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