Job Introduction
Are you passionate about play-based learning with experience in this approach?
St. Ebbe’s School are looking for a teacher to cover a maternity leave from 23rd February 2026, 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 100% committed to providing a high-quality play-based learning environment in our Year 2 Class. The classroom space is designed so that children have plenty of opportunities to deepen and practice their learning through play as well as to follow their own curiosities.
We are experiencing a considerable amount of success with our approach with children meeting or exceeding age-related expectations AND showing high levels of engagement and curiosity.
Our working relationships are characterised by high levels of trust and teacher autonomy. You will feel supported in your growth as a teacher as part of an experienced, happy, dynamic team and a supportive leadership team. Our mantra is, ‘No judgement, only learning’, within a culture that enables teachers to try new things and be supported.
We recruit people who are who are: passionate about their own and others’ learning, highly effective team members, kind and relentlessly positive.
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 or ask for further details (01865 248863/office.3833@st-ebbes.oxon.sch.uk).
Closing date: Thursday 20th November midday
Interviews: Monday 24th November
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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