Job Introduction
0.8 Teacher (or two 0.4 teachers) required for September 2025
Are you looking for a forward thinking and supportive school to extend your career or start your ECT journey? If so, we are the school for you.
Safer Recruitment:
St Leonard’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. Any offer of appointment made to a successful candidate, including one who has lived or worked abroad, will be conditional on satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks.
We are looking for an inspirational teacher to join our highly skilled team from September 2025. The role will be split between the EYFS and KS1 departments with 2 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday) in our Nursery and 2 days a week (Monday and Tuesday) in KS1. This role is suitable for one person who is willing to work across two departments as detailed above or two separate candidates looking for a 0.4 contract.
In the first instance, this will be until the end of the academic year, though there is potential for this to become permanent. The successful candidate will be working alongside highly skilled professionals, will wake up each morning with the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children they teach while at the same time working in a school which values the professional development of all its staff.
Visitors to our school routinely comment on the calm and purposeful environment we have created, underpinned by the values of love, respect and responsibility. Teaching and learning at St Leonard’s is characterised by warm relationships, high expectations and a child focused approach that makes a real difference in the classroom.
You will:
· Have a strong commitment to delivering a rich and engaging curriculum
· Have high expectations and a passion for inspiring and motivating children
· Be innovative and creative
· Have vision, energy and excellent interpersonal skills
· Thrive whilst working as part of a successful team
We can offer:
· An inspirational leadership team committed to the best outcomes for the school community
· Opportunities to further your teaching and leadership skills
· Friendly, hardworking children who want to succeed
· A committed Governing Body
· A supportive and dedicated staff team
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01295 262507 or email sbm@st-leonards.oxon.sch.uk
An application form and the relevant job description and person specification are available on the school website www.st-leonards.oxon.sch.uk or by contacting Linda Keane our SBM via email at sbm@st-leonards.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th May
Interviews will be held during the week commencing: Monday 19th May
Please note we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
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.
