EYFS Practitioner at St Johns CofE Academy

13 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJCA/03858

Location

Stanley Hall Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 0GR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£26,824.00 - £29,065.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC Grade 6 Actual salary range £23006 to £24927.97

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 1st Jun, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Monday 8th June 2026

Interview Date(s) Monday 8th June 2026

About this Role

We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to join St John’s and contribute to our warm and nurturing learning environment and the best practice we have established. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an Early Years team at an all-through school (2-16 Years) as part of the Cambrian Learning Trust. We believe in the importance of building strong relationships with families and the local community, to make our school a place of fascination and enjoyment for all children to learn and discover, whatever their needs and abilities.

You must be a highly motivated, passionate, and energetic practitioner, committed to ensuring children's progress in line with our curriculum and its drivers (curiosity, creativity and discovery).

You are warmly welcomed to arrange a tour of our school by contacting the school office.

Term Time Only (38 weeks per year plus 5 days).

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

The Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ communities.

Safeguarding Statement

St John's CE Academy and the Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Contact Details

  Vanessa Hope
  01235 933303
  vhope@sjo.cambrianlt.org

St Johns CofE Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

St John's Academy is built on the core values of Courage, Kindness, and Respect. What do the values mean to you in a professional or educational context? Please explain how you have embodied these values and provide examples of their impact in your work, particularly within a school or community setting.
How has your experience to date prepared you for this role and what attracts you to the position at St John’s CE Academy (no more than 1000 words)