Year 6 Class Teacher

Year 6 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Contract type: Fixed term maternity cover

Contracted hours: Full time

Required for: September 2026

Closing Date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interview dates: w/c Monday 18th May 2026

This position would suit teachers on the main or upper pay scales.

“Pupils flourish at this happy school”, Ofsted, March 2022.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident class teacher who has high expectations for themselves and for their children and who is passionate about learning. You will be joining a dedicated and committed team and work with pupils who have, “consistently positive attitudes to learning”, Ofsted, March 2022.

We are a small village school of around 160 children serving a community of families that are aspirant and care about education. You will be an outstanding individual who understands the value of working hard with a view to making a terrific difference. We are not seeking a particular profile of applicant; we are looking for energy and a shared value of putting our children at the centre of everything we do.

Brightwell cum Sotwell Primary School is part of Merchant Taylors’ Oxfordshire Academy Trust and there are extensive opportunities for professional development in addition to first-class support from across the Trust.

Merchant Taylors’ Oxfordshire Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Visits to the school and informal conversations about the post with the Headteacher are very welcome: please make contact at office.3221@brightwell.oxon.sch.uk.

TO APPLY

Please apply online, or email recruit@wallingfordschool.com any questions.

Closing date is Wednesday 13th May 2026

Interviews are planned to take place w/c Monday 18th May 2026