Class Teacher

Englefield C.E. Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5ER

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (614)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6 depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real difference?

Englefield CE Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and committed Class Teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team from January 2027.

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about learning, believes that every child can succeed and is excited by the opportunity to help children flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. You will bring creativity, enthusiasm and high expectations to the classroom, helping us provide an inspiring, inclusive and nurturing environment in which every child can thrive.

Our school is proud of its Christian vision and values, which underpin our relationships, our approach to learning and our commitment to the whole child. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, we also value the power of play, exploration and outdoor experiences in developing confident, curious and resilient learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for teaching and learning.

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

• Set high expectations for achievement, behaviour and personal development.

• Create a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, valued and supported.

• Use assessment effectively to monitor progress, identify next steps and adapt teaching to meet individual needs.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective strategies for supporting pupils with a range of abilities and needs.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families, working collaboratively to secure the best outcomes for children.

• Contribute positively to our Christian ethos, modelling our school vision and values in everyday practice.

• Be committed to professional development, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We would particularly welcome a teacher with:

• Knowledge and experience of continuous provision, including purposeful, play-based learning environments that promote independence, curiosity and progression.

• An enthusiasm for outdoor learning, with the confidence to use the natural environment to enrich the curriculum and develop children's understanding of the world.

• A passion for PE and physical development, promoting active lifestyles, teamwork, resilience and enjoyment of sport.

• An interest in OPAL play, supporting imaginative, inclusive and adventurous play opportunities that contribute to children's wellbeing and development.

Experience in these areas would be an advantage, but above all, we are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for giving children the very best possible start to their education.

What the school offers its staff

“This is a happy and welcoming school where pupils thrive.”— Ofsted, February 2025

What can we offer you?

At Englefield CE Primary School, you will find:

• Pupils who enjoy learning and are engaged in their studies.

• An excellent reputation and a history of high achievement.

• A welcoming, creative and supportive team of staff and governors.

• Strong partnerships with the village community, local Churches and the Englefield Estate.

• Delightful surroundings and well-resourced teaching facilities, conveniently located close to Reading and just five minutes from Junction 12 of the M4.

• Strong parental involvement and an active, supportive PTA.

• Opportunities to develop your practice in outdoor learning, play and environmental education.

• A shared ambition to develop the school as a centre of excellence for outdoor and environmental education.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our school community and help shape the experiences of our pupils.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Englefield C.E. Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 106 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Englefield C.E. Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@englefield.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189 302337
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/englefield-c-e-primary-school

Englefield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a small popular rural church school within West Berkshire Local Education Authority. Originally built in 1863 for the children of workers on the Englefield Estate, it became a church school in the 1950s. The school expanded in size in the late 1960s to take in the children from the neighbouring parishes of Tidmarsh and Sulham. We are extremely proud of our achievements over the years serving our local area as an integral part of the education provision in West Berkshire.

We are a school with a strong tradition of partnerships which bring great benefit to the education we offer. West Berkshire Council, The Oxford Diocese, The Englefield Estate, The West Berkshire Small Schools Network, local independent schools and a thriving PTA are some of the organisations which, together with a small army of individual supporters, contribute to an extended education for our children.

Throughout its history our school has sought to adapt and improve to incorporate new opportunities for enhancing the education of our children and reinforcing the values and traditions at the heart of the school. Our ideal candidate will be excited at the challenge of taking our school forward to further achievements whilst maintaining the partnerships, character and feel of our traditional small village school.

Arranging a visit to Englefield C.E. Primary School

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

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