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EYFS Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

Full Time Maternity EYFS Teaching Post

  • Carswell Primary School
  • Full postal address: Bostock Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DP
  • Salary details: Main scale (UPS considered for right candidate)
  • Job term: Fixed Term contract
  • Appointment type: Full time 
  • Hours: 32.50
  • Location
  • Contact telephone:01235 521578

Carswell Primary School are looking for someone with a love of children and fun in their heart to join us in providing excellent provision for our children. The successful candidate will be in our EYFS class from the beginning of December until the end of this academic year. 

Our EYFS class has 20 Reception children and 10 nursery children with three experienced teaching assistants who know the children well.

We recruit people who are passionate about learning, who are kind and who will treat children, families and colleagues with unconditional positive regard. Our working relationships are relaxed, with high levels of trust and we have a lot of fun on our quest together to make Carswell the best possible environment for our creative, spirited children as they learn to love learning. You will feel supported in your growth as a teacher as part of our warm and committed team.

We would welcome applications from newly qualified teachers with successful teaching experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage and looking to specialize in this age group, or from more established teachers with a strong track record in Nursery or Reception

Our EYFS classrooms are a self-contained with their own toilets and outdoor area. The successful applicant will work closely with an established colleague in the schools Reception class and a wider team of experienced Teaching Assistants.

For an application form, job description and person specification please go to our website at www.carswell.oxon.sch.uk – information – vacancies

Please email the completed application form to Emma Christopher at emma.christopher@carswell.oxon.sch.uk

For more information about the school please visit our website or call 01235 521578 or email chloe.clarke@carswell.oxon.sch.uk to book a visit

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.

Closing date: Thursday 5th December 2024 12.00 pm

Interviews: Wednesday 11th December 2024 

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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.


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