Job Introduction
EYFS (Reception) Teacher
Salary Scale: Main scale or UPR if post threshold
Appointment type: Temporary / 0.4 part-time, initially fixed term from 5th January 2026 - 20th July 2026.
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 5th January 2026 until 20th July 2026.
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 Kirsty Ashdown 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: Thursday 2nd October 2025 at 12noon
Interview Date: Friday 10th October 2025
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.
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