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