KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover from April 2026
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KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover from April 2026
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9JW
Closing date: 31 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Pay scale: M1 to M2
Working pattern: Full time (32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Contract type: Fixed term (1 year - maternity/parental leave cover)
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 (32.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm)
- Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
- Pay scale: M1 to M2
What skills and experience we're looking for
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are looking to appoint a highly motivated, creative and enthusiastic teacher to join our happy, forward thinking school.
We are passionate about giving pupils the very best start in life with a firm belief that aspirational teaching transforms lives. Our core belief is that for all students to have high aspirations they must believe in themselves (SELF WORTH), be actively engaged in their learning (ENGAGEMENT) and see the connection between what they learn today and who they want to become tomorrow (PURPOSE).
The children would like a teacher who:
- is happy and smiles a lot
- makes lessons exciting, interesting and fun
- listens to them and looks after them
If you:
- have a passion for teaching and learning and want to inspire future generations
- have high expectations and a commitment to ensuring all children succeed
- wish to work in a happy, friendly school with a positive attitude
- can make learning exciting, motivating and fun
- work well in a team to support and learn from others
- are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
Interview date: WB Monday 2nd February 2026
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to meet you and show you around our Academy.
Early applications are welcomed and encouraged.
What the school offers its staff
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] who sponsor primary and secondary academies located within three geographical regions, or districts: West London, South Coast (Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset) and Banbury (Oxfordshire).
We can offer the right candidate:
- happy, well-motivated and engaged children, who are keen to learn
- an experienced, hardworking and supportive team
- a fun, friendly and supportive staff
- pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
- wide opportunities and specialist training for professional development within our Trust
- a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual
- beautiful school grounds and a stimulating learning environment
For more information on our school and to apply for this position, please visit our website: https://www.harriers-aspirations.org/about-us/vacancies/
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
Please complete the online application. CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
- Class Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 144 KB
- Class Teacher - Person Spec.pdf - 56.2 KB
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase: Primary school
- School size: 421 pupils enrolled
- Age range: 3 to 11
- Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
- School website: [Employer hidden] website
- Email address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Phone number: [contact hidden]
Well regarded two-form entry primary school.