Class Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time, fixed-term

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Start Date: 4th January 2027 End Date: 31st August 2027 Are you a passionate and inspirational teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's lives? Do you have the enthusiasm, creativity and ambition to help every child achieve their full potential while developing a genuine love of learning? Appleton CE Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated Class Teacher to join our thriving school community. Set in the beautiful village of Appleton, near Oxford, we are a caring, warm and welcoming school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our strong Christian values, which underpin everything we do. Our vision, ‘Building Wisely for Life’, is at the heart of school life and inspires us to nurture confident, thoughtful and compassionate young people. We are looking for a forward-thinking teacher to join our talented and supportive team. This is a full-time, fixed-term position starting in January 2027. We warmly welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning and has high expectations for every child.
• Inspires, motivates and challenges pupils to achieve their very best.
• Brings creativity, ambition and a reflective approach to their teaching.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with children and understands the importance of knowing every pupil as an individual.
• Is a collaborative team player who enjoys sharing ideas and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Is committed to promoting our Christian values and working in partnership with parents, colleagues and the wider community.