Reception Class Teacher - FTC until 31st August 2026
Caldecott Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5HBThis job expired on 2 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
20 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31st August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 and £51048
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will need:
- A true passion for and enjoyment of teaching.
- Vision, energy and excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to inspire and enthuse.
- A commitment to your own professional development.
- A strong commitment to inclusion.
- Dedication and energy.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability and desire to work as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A commitment to your professional development.
- The chance to make a real difference within the school and the community.
- Children who are keen to learn.
- The support of highly motivated and supportive colleagues.
- Governors who are committed to the continuing development of the school and its staff.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Caldecott Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 386 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Caldecott Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01235 523132
At Caldecott Primary School our school motto is 'Happy Learners, Aiming High' and this sums up our aim to ensure that every single child fulfils their potential and builds confidence to achieve their dreams.
The staff at Caldecott are committed, hardworking and caring. They provide stimulating and well planned learning for children of all abilities. We have a positive partnership with parents, carers and our community and a dedicated Governing Body, School Council, Eco-Council and PTA (The Friends of Caldecott).
You will find a warm and welcoming environment in our school which is built on excellent relationships between adults and children. Our school is wonderfully resourced with spacious classrooms. Caldecott enjoys lovely grounds and children enjoy access to a wide range of activities both inside and out.
Arranging a visit to Caldecott Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@caldecott.oxon.sch.uk.
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