Job Introduction
Required for September 2026
Key Stage 1 Maternity Cover Teacher (until February 2027)
St. Ebbe’s School are looking for a Year 1 teacher until February 2027, in the first instance, to join an experienced team united in the belief that the purpose of education is to nurture, ‘Wise, compassionate citizens with the power to make a difference.’
Central to our ethos at St. Ebbe’s is the notion that each unique child who steps into our school brings with them an undiluted curiosity, is full of questions about the world and has a thirst for learning more. Our pledge is that we will nurture and grow this during their time at St. Ebbe’s through building strong relationships, striving for equity and social justice and delivering an ‘Enquiry-Based Curriculum of Hope’ which is as rich in humanity as it is in knowledge. Children and staff at St. Ebbe’s learn about things which matter and, as a result, are deeply engaged in learning.
We are committed to a play-based provision at St. Ebbe’s up to age 7. This means that children receive a balance of teacher-directed learning and the opportunity to deepen their learning and own interests through play. It’s simply magical in our Key Stage 1 classrooms.
Our working relationships are characterised by high levels of trust, and you will feel supported in your growth as a teacher as part of an experienced, warm, dynamic team and a supportive leadership team. Our mantra is: No judgement, only learning.
We recruit people who are passionate about education, who want to learn and grow and who are are kind and relentlessly positive.
This post would suit you if:
- You are considering a return to teaching.
- You are looking for a school where you will feel seen, heard and safe.
- You are passionate about healthy child development would like the opportunity to learn and develop your practice in this area.
If this sounds like a post you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you.
Application Procedure
For an application pack and more information about our school, please go to our website at www.st-ebbes.oxon.sch.uk
Please feel welcome to telephone or email our school office to arrange a visit/conversation or ask for further details (01865 248863/office.3833@st-ebbes.oxon.sch.uk).
Closing date: Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 18th June 2026
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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