Job Introduction
Shellingford Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Church Street,
Shellingford,
Faringdon,
Oxon SN7 7QA
Tel: 01367 710301
Headteacher: Judith Terrell
Number on Roll: 87
EYFS (Reception) / Key Stage One Teacher
Salary Scale: Main scale or UPR if post threshold
Appointment type: Temporary / 0.4 part-time, initially fixed term from 1st September 2026 – 21st July 2027.
Shellingford CE (A) Primary School is a successful rural school (4 miles from Faringdon and 7 miles from Wantage) with a strong family atmosphere and Christian ethos. Our school motto ‘Inspiring Hearts and Minds’ is intrinsic to school life.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative forward-thinking teacher who can achieve the very best in every child.
The post is a 0.4 part-time (2 days a week) temporary position.
The post will commence on 1st September 2026 until the 21st July 2027.
This school presents an opportunity to be part of a happy, hardworking team of staff and governors, with parents who are supportive of their children’s education.
As a Church school, it will be important for the successful candidate to be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a school based upon Christian values.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post and to enquire about visiting, please telephone Mrs Kim Pendell our School Administrator on 01367 710301.
How to apply:
For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website www.shellingford.oxon.sch.uk
Please include a statement to support your application within the ‘relevant skills and experience’ section on the application form, together with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the post.
Please send your completed application via email to office.3853@shellingford.oxon.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 at 12noon
Interview Date: Friday 22nd May 2026
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.
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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.
