Class teacher

Highwood Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3JE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Part time - salary will be pro-rated

Class teacher job summary

'Leaders have been unswerving in their ambition and determination to improve the quality of education. They have done this very successfully'. Ofsted Dec2021

Part time teacher for Reception/Year 1 class Maternity Leave cover, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday required for January - may be the opportunity for immediate start. Fixed term for up to 1 year.

Pay scale M3 - M6

Do you believe in developing the Learning Behaviours of Children? Do your values match the values we promote at Highwood?

To find out more about Highwood and what we have to offer as a school please visit www.highwood.wokingham.sch.uk. You are able to book a tour of the school with the Head of School, and these are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS and Online search will be sought from the successful candidate.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Highwood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Highwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highwood-primary-school-rg5-3je

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