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Class Teacher Maternity cover - Year 1
John Henry Newman Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/8/2026
About this role
Maternity Cover Teacher Vacancy - Year 1 Full Time | Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Start Date: January 4th - August 31st 2027 Salary: MPS (depending on experience) As a proud Church of England school, our Christian vision is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to 'Let Your Light Shine' (Matthew 5:16), we encourage every child and adult to recognise their potential, celebrate their unique talents and make a positive difference within our school, local community and the wider world. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our friendly and ambitious team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a welcoming school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We are an IQM Flagship school with a community hub on site. Why Join Us? Enthusiastic children who love learning A supportive and collaborative staff team High-quality professional development opportunities Strong commitment to staff wellbeing Opportunities to work across Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust (ODST) We Are Looking For Someone Who: Is an excellent classroom practitioner or ECT Has high expectations for all pupils Delivers engaging and inspiring learning experiences Creates a nurturing and inclusive classroom Works effectively as part of a team Is committed to the wider life of the school We Offer: A welcoming school community Dedicated and supportive colleagues Excellent professional development opportunities A culture of collaboration and innovation Children who are eager to learn and proud of their school Visits Welcome Visits to the Academy are most welcome and warmly encouraged. For an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01865 772495. Job description & person specification are downloadable from this page. Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026 We reserve the right to close the application process early as applications will be assessed as they arrive Interviews: Ongoing- Interviews will commence once applications have been accepted and processed. Safeguarding: John Henry Newman Academy, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE