KS2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

Job/Person Summary

King's Meadow School are looking for an outstanding teacher to join our dedicated and hardworking school team for a 1-year maternity cover.  This post will start on 1 September 2026.  If you are highly professional, impeccably organised, diligent and committed, we would love you to join our team here.

King's Meadow School is a 'Good' and successful primary school in Bicester with over 400 children currently on roll. Our children are well-mannered, well-behaved, creative and as passionate about their learning as we are.  Our staff are committed, enthusiastic, caring and constantly striving for excellence in all that we do.  We offer opportunities for job specific training and on-going professional development.  Successful candidates will be flexible, eager, highly motivated, have a good sense of humour and be able to work as a part of a team.

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• an excellent teacher who can inspire and motivate

• have high expectations of pupil achievements and behaviour
• be a team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
• be committed to working in partnership with parents

We can offer you:

• great support from a hardworking, committed and caring staff team and governors

• an experienced TA team to support teaching and learning
• a beautiful area in which to work with well-resourced facilities
• an exciting working environment with engaged motivated and enthusiastic children with supportive parents
• enjoyment in your work as a teacher
• the capacity to grow and develop as a professional.

We provide a friendly, secure, and stimulating environment in which children can develop and achieve their full potential.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.  Please ring the school office to arrange a school visit. If you wish to apply, please see further details on our website www.kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk and Education Jobs Oxfordshire.     Complete and return a teacher application form and return to the school via the email address below.  

Email: sbm2210@kings-meadow.oxon.sch.uk  Tel: 01869 323 525

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Oxfordshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

The teacher will also be expected to fulfil their professional responsibilities, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) on Annexe 1 - page 54.