Class Teacher - Maternity Leave Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Banbury is seeking a motivated teacher passionate about inspiring students. The ideal candidate will have the ability to make learning exciting and is committed to ensuring the success of every child. You will join a supportive team dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Supportive team

Professional development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• High expectations and commitment to ensuring all children succeed.
• Ability to make lessons exciting, interesting, and fun.
• Energy and enthusiasm to motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Inspire future generations through dedicated teaching.
• Support and engage with children during learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance learning experience.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Team collaboration

Ability to engage students

Commitment to student success

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Harriers Banbury Academy, 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: TBC - December 2025

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

Harriers Academy is part of Aspirations Academies 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/

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.