Teacher

Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QJ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or November 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS1-6 (pending 2026 pay award)

Teacher job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who is passionate about ensuring every child is valued, supported and challenged to achieve their very best. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for all children and a commitment to inclusive practice.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that is committed to continuous improvement and securing the best outcomes for every child. Rooted in our values of kindness, determination and curiosity, we aim to provide an environment where children thrive both academically and personally. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider community, and will play an active role in shaping the future of our school. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered and there is flexibility around year groups depending on the skills and experience of candidates.

What We Offer:

• A warm, welcoming school community.
• Motivated, engaged and enthusiastic children.
• A collaborative and dedicated staff team.
• High quality professional development through the Ridgeway Education Trust and local networks.

Visits and Applications

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01865 407850 or office@long-wittenham.school

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response.

Ridgeway Education Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff working in all its schools to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, references and pre-employment safeguarding checks. All Leadership roles will require a Section 128 check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining a post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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.

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 Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 68 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/long-wittenham-church-of-england-primary-school-abingdon

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