Maternity Cover Teacher

The Hendreds Church of England School, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8JX

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June or September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary to be calculated in line with maternity contract

Maternity Cover Teacher job summary

The Hendreds Church of England School is a successful five class village school which puts the children at the heart of all it does. Our approach focuses on treating each child as an individual, providing them with a stimulating, safe and supportive environment in which to learn, grow and prosper. Our goal is to help each child to fulfil their full potential, preparing them academically and socially for the next stage of their education, and beyond.

We are looking for someone who can give and develop:

• High expectations of children’s capabilities and development

• A commitment to the ethos of the school

• The ability to work as part of a strong team, based on self-motivation, adaptability and achievement

• An open mind, willing to be reflective and to share good practice

In return we offer the applicant:

• An opportunity to join a team of committed professionals working within a positive and supportive learning environment

• Collaborative, professional and career development enhanced by opportunities with our Multi Academy Trust

• Enthusiastic, engaged children who show great pride in being part of The Hendreds’ family

  Further information about the school can be found at https://www.hendreds.oxon.sch.uk/.

  To arrange a visit or to talk to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Rees, please contact the school office on 01235 833379 or email office.3250@hendreds.oxon.sch.uk

  The Hendreds Church of England School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with Keeping Children Safe In Education.

  Please refer to the job description for further information regarding this role

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 The Hendreds Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 146 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hendreds Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hendreds-church-of-england-school-wantage

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