KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

We have a vacancy for a part time maternity cover Teaching Post starting September 2026 until Easter 2027. Here at Thomas Reade Primary School we truly believe in putting the children first and they are at the heart of everything we do. Our school motto ‘Every child matters. Every moment counts’ underpins every decision we make. We are friendly and supportive team and our children are confident, happy and eager to learn. We strive to ensure that every member of our school community can achieve their best and to promote a love of learning that we hope will stay with our children long after they have left us. We greatly value our staff and support them with weekly high quality professional development. We invite you to take an opportunity to come and be part of Thomas Reade and contribute to making it even better. We are looking for - an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher - the ability to engage children’s learning in an exciting and creative way - someone with a good sense of humour - someone to contribute to the wider school community We can offer: - keen, enthusiastic children with a passion for learning - fantastic support from parents, staff and governors - the opportunity to be part of a friendly, welcoming and valued team of highly motivated staff and a school with a real family feel - training opportunities to support career development - opportunities to share and use your unique skills and interests within the school - a commitment to excellence and enjoyment - a wellbeing support package through Schools Advisory Service including mindfulness, counselling and access to physiotherapy and GP services - an excellent range of extra-curricular activities - potential for a subject leadership role - access to technology including a school laptop 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. To find out more about our school please visit our website. If you would like to find out more about the post, or to arrange a visit, please email office.2587@thomas-reade.oxon.sch.uk or call 01235 554795. *Data collected during the interview process, from lesson observations and meetings will be retained from date of appointment of successful candidate plus six months, then destroyed.