Two Class Teachers (Primary) Key Stage One or Key Stage Two Fixed Term

Queensway School, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9NF

14 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 September 2026

• Latest start date

  31 August 2027

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 February 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: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teachers to join our vibrant, nurturing school community. At the heart of our ethos are the values of Respect, Kindness and Resilience, and we are seeking someone who will model these values every day and inspire them in our pupils.

About the Role

You will deliver high‑quality teaching that engages, challenges and supports all learners. You’ll plan and deliver a broad, ambitious curriculum, use effective assessment to drive progress, and create a classroom culture where every child feels valued, safe and motivated to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• A teacher with strong knowledge of the National Curriculum (and EYFS where relevant)
• Someone who builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development
• A teacher who promotes excellent behaviour through respect, kindness and high expectations
• Someone who supports pupils to develop resilience, independence and a love of learning
• A team player who contributes positively to school life and whole‑school initiatives.

Experienced teachers with a proven track record of at least good teaching and outcomes are encouraged to apply as well at outstanding ECTs with good references from recent school placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons
• Use assessment to inform teaching and track progress
• Create a safe, supportive and respectful learning environment
• Work effectively with support staff, colleagues and external agencies
• Communicate clearly and kindly with parents and carers
• Uphold all safeguarding responsibilities and school policies

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• Pupils who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• The support of highly motivated and experienced colleagues who work together to give children the very best
• Governors who are committed to the continuing development of the school and its staff
• A strong, values‑driven culture
• Opportunities for professional growth

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.

Application Procedure

Please note that all applications should be completed on an Oxfordshire County Council Teacher application form.

Early applications are advised. Should suitable candidates apply, the school will close the advertisement earlier than stated.

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact our School Administrator, Louise Kukainis on 01295 251631 or office.2057@queensway.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a visit or to request an application pack.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post then please contact Sarah Horbury-Jakeman, our Headteacher.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th March 2026, 12 noon.

Interview Date: TBC

Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2. Job Description February 2026.pdf - 146 KB (opens in new tab)

3. Class Teachers Person Specification February 2026.pdf - 86 KB (opens in new tab)

4. Job advert Class Teacher February 2026.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

Oxfordshire-teaching-application-form.doc - 323 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queensway School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queensway School website
• Email address: office.2057@queensway.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01295 251631
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensway-school

At Queensway School, our children enjoy learning and strive to do their very best. Our staff are talented and dedicated people who work extremely hard to ensure all children reach their full potential and leave Queensway as rounded individuals. Parents and Governors work in partnership with us to provide a lively, stimulating and caring environment.

Together we teach children new skills and develop their knowledge, using the latest technology and in ways that are fun. We have very high expectations of all our pupils, both in their work and behaviour.

Queensway is set in beautiful grounds with an extensive outdoor environment to play and explore, such as nature and dedicated Forest School trail and adventure playground. We encourage our children to learn outdoors, building in problem-solving activities at every opportunity.

The school also has an outstanding record in sporting participation and achievement; we are proud of the way our children compete in local and regional events with considerable success.

Queensway was last inspected in June 2022 and we were very pleased to continue to be judged as 'Good'.

At Queensway we place children at the centre of all we do and each child is valued and treated as an individual.

Arranging a visit to Queensway School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2057@queensway.oxon.sch.uk.

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