Reception Teacher from Easter 2026

St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 1JF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main scale or upper pay scale

Reception Teacher from Easter 2026 job summary

We are looking for a creative and caring teacher to join our Early Years team, to teach a Reception class from April 2026.

Our school is a two-form entry school on the development of Shilton Park in Carterton. The children and staff often talk about the family of St John’s and the unity within the school, where we all work together and support each other. As a school we are fully committed to ensuring that every child and adult reaches their full potential. Our school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in January 2020 and sustained this judgement in May 2025. Noted in the report, ‘Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel greatly supported by leaders and governors.’

You will:

• Have experience of teaching within Early Years
• Have a strong commitment to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum, where positive interactions support high quality learning.
  
• Have high expectations and a passion for inspiring and motivating children
  
• Be innovative and creative
  
• Have vision, energy and excellent interpersonal skills
  
• Thrive on working as part of a successful team
  

We can offer:

• An inspirational leadership team committed to the best outcomes for the school community
  
• Opportunities to further your teaching and leadership skills
  
• Friendly, hardworking children who want to succeed
  
• A committed Governing Body
  
• A supportive and dedicated staff team

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For more information call us on 01993 843124.

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

St John the Evangelist CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances in line with our recruitment and selection practices The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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 St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 454 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John the Evangelist CofE VA Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-the-evangelist-cofe-va-primary-school

Our school is a two-form entry school on the development of Shilton Park in Carterton. The school, which opened in 2002, has grown gradually to the size it is today, resulting in a real sense of community. The children and staff often talk about the family of St John’s and the unity within the school, where we all work together and support each other. Our mission statement is caring for others, achieving excellence. Our values of respect, unity, self-belief, success, responsibility and inspire underpin all we do. As a school we are fully committed to ensuring that every child and adult reaches their full potential.

Our school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in January 2020. Noted in the report, ‘Staff are proud to work at the school. They feel greatly supported by leaders and governors.’

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