Class Teacher Maternity cover - Year 1

John Henry Newman Academy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent professional development

ODST collaboration

Visits welcome

Job summary

John Henry Newman Academy, a Church of England school in Oxford, is seeking a Year 1 teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover. The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner or ECT, with high expectations and ability to deliver engaging lessons.

The position starts 4 January 2027 and runs until 31 August 2027. The school offers a welcoming community, strong professional development, and opportunities to work across ODST.

Qualifications

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner or ECT.
• Has high expectations for all pupils.
• Committed to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring learning experiences for Year 1 pupils.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative staff team.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

ECT

Team player

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Maternity Cover Teacher Vacancy - Year 1
Full Time | Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
Start Date: January 4th - August 31st 2027

Salary: MPS (depending on experience)

As a proud Church of England school, our Christian vision is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to 'Let Your Light Shine' (Matthew 5:16), we encourage every child and adult to recognise their potential, celebrate their unique talents and make a positive difference within our school, local community and the wider world.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our friendly and ambitious team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a welcoming school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We are an IQM Flagship school with a community hub on site.

Why Join Us?

• Enthusiastic children who love learning
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to work across Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST)

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner or ECT
• Has high expectations for all pupils
• Delivers engaging and inspiring learning experiences
• Creates a nurturing and inclusive classroom
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to the wider life of the school

We Offer:

• A welcoming school community
• Dedicated and supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A culture of collaboration and innovation
• Children who are eager to learn and proud of their school

Visits Welcome

Visits to the Academy are most welcome and warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01865 772495.

Job description & person specification are downloadable from this page.

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026

We reserve the right to close the application process early as applications will be assessed as they arrive

Interviews: Ongoing-

Interviews will commence once applications have been accepted and processed.

Safeguarding:

John Henry Newman Academy, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE