Class Teacher

Claycots School, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (694)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who is dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and learning and is committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

At Claycots School is a large and successful primary school serving over 1,700 pupils across two campuses in the heart of Slough. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, high expectations and unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for all children.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values professional growth and staff wellbeing. We offer excellent CPD opportunities, a robust ECT programme, and clear pathways for career progression into leadership and curriculum specialism roles.

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are proud to be accredited Gold Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to developing, supporting and valuing our workforce. Staff also benefit from access to YuLife, an innovative wellbeing and rewards platform that includes medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, GP consultations and incentives that promote healthy lifestyles. In addition, we provide on-site Mental Health First Aiders, subsidised staff events, modern facilities and free on-site parking.

If you are an ambitious teacher who embodies our values of Kindness, Curiosity, Respect and Integrity and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.

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 Claycots School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 1605 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Claycots School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claycots-school

Claycots School is a large, multi-site school which is judged Good by Ofsted. Currently we have 1700 pupils over two campuses in Slough making us a unique school to work in.

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