Job Introduction
Are you a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's lives? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity and ambition to help every child achieve their full potential while developing a genuine love of learning?
Appleton CE Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Class Teacher to join our thriving school community. Set in the beautiful village of Appleton, near Oxford, we are a caring, warm and welcoming school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
We are proud of our strong Christian values, which underpin everything we do. Our vision, ‘Building Wisely for Life’, is at the heart of school life and inspires us to nurture confident, thoughtful and compassionate young people.
We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher to join our talented and supportive team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position starting in January 2027. We warmly welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations for every child.
- Inspires, motivates and challenges pupils to achieve their very best.
- Brings creativity, ambition and a reflective approach to their teaching.
- Builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and understands the importance of knowing every pupil as an individual.
- Is a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and contributing to the wider life of the school.
- Is committed to promoting our Christian values and working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the wider community.
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a welcoming school at the heart of its village community.
- A caring, friendly and supportive staff team, alongside an engaged and committed governing body.
- A positive working environment where staff wellbeing matters and workload is regularly reviewed and carefully considered.
- Valuable opportunities to collaborate and share expertise through our network of partner schools.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
If you share our commitment to helping children thrive and would love to be part of a school where everyone is valued and encouraged to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Oxfordshire County Council Teacher application form must be completed as we do not accept CVs, applications to be returned to office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed, please contact Lisa Lee or Miriam Guida in the school office on 01865 862794 or email: office.3850@appleton.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 12:00pm
Interviews: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Start Date: 4th January 2027
End Date: 31st August 2027
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
