Class Teacher

The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday, term-time plus 5 inset days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated practitioner to join our forward-thinking, vibrant and successful school. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or bring years of experience, we welcome your passion and fresh ideas.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Creativity and passion for engaging, inspiring and challenging all learners.
• High expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour.
• The ability to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• A strong commitment to raising standards and driving continuous improvement.

If you are a dynamic educator who believes in the power of encouragement, inclusion and high expectations, we’d love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A warm and welcoming environment where every child is known and valued.
• The opportunity to join a team of talented, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Exciting and meaningful experiences to collaborate with other schools, as part of The Circle Trust, sharing expertise and best practice.
• Opportunities to be creative in your teaching and shape the curriculum.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• A strong sense of community, supported by parents and colleagues across the Trust.
• A thriving, well-resourced school with extensive and attractive grounds.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class-Teacher-Advert-Feb-26.382806439.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher-JD-and-PS-February-2026.382806439.pdf - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hawthorns Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 436 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hawthorns Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hawthorns-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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