Job description

Shellingford CE (A) Primary School is a successful rural school (4 miles from Faringdon and 7 miles from Wantage) with a strong family atmosphere and Christian ethos. Our school motto ‘Inspiring Hearts and Minds’ is intrinsic to school life.

This school presents an opportunity to be part of a happy, hardworking team of staff and governors, with parents who are supportive of their children’s education.

As a Church school, it will be important for the successful candidate to be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a school based upon Christian values.

The post will commence on 5th January 2027 or earlier if possible.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. For an informal discussion about the post and to enquire about visiting, please telephone Mrs Kim Pendell our School Administrator on 01367 710301.

How to apply:

For an application pack and further details, please visit the school website www.shellingford.oxon.sch.uk

Please include a statement to support your application within the ‘relevant skills and experience’ section on the application form, together with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the post.

Please send your completed application via email to office.3853@shellingford.oxon.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Thursday 19th November 2026

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About this school

Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School

Voluntary aided school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated

Pupils: 96
Avg teacher salary: £50,054
Pupil:teacher ratio: 17.8:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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