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Class teacher

Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.4 FTE, days flexible to be agreed with candidate
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is a qualified teacher with QTS

• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of all pupils
• Uses assessment effectively to inform planning
• Builds positive relationships with children and adults
• Is reflective and committed to professional development
• Works well as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, welcoming school community
• Supportive leadership and strong teamwork
• Opportunities for professional development
• Well-behaved, motivated pupils
• A school committed to staff wellbeing

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.

You will:

• Take responsibility for a class, as agreed with the Headteacher
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Promote good progress and high expectations for all pupils
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals
• Uphold the school’s Christian vision and values
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School website
• Email address: rhartley@brightwalton.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01488 638337
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brightwalton-c-e-aided-primary-school

Brightwalton C. E. Primary is a welcoming, successful village school, located in a beautiful rural setting in the Berkshire Downs.

Arranging a visit to Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rhartley@brightwalton.w-berks.sch.uk.

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