Class Teacher FTE 0.4 Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Spurcroft Primary School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: FTE 0.4 - Monday and Tuesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: TMS-UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Working in Lower Key Stage 2 (Monday & Tuesday)

Spurcroft Primary School is an inclusive community primary school with high ambitions for our pupils and staff. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is enthusiastic about learning across the school and the importance of developing the whole child.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Excited to deliver a knowledge-led curriculum
• Committed to high standards of teaching with high expectations for pupil learning, outcomes and behaviour
• Approachable, and an excellent communicator able to work in partnership with staff, parents and governors
• Shows good understanding of different pupil needs and how to meet them in the classroom
• Promotes and embodies our school values

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please email Gráinne McQuaid, Finance Officer, on GMcQuaid@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 @ noon

Please note, applications will be considered upon receipt and the post may be filled before the final closing date

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A vibrant learning environment, both indoors and outdoors
• An exciting curriculum based around our school vision of personal development, retention of knowledge and community links
• Happy, confident and hard-working pupils who are keen to achieve
• A friendly and dedicated staff team with a supportive Headteacher and Governing Board
• A commitment to support staff professional development, work-life balance and wellbeing
• A comprehensive and supportive ECT training package

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please email Gráinne McQuaid, Finance Officer, on GMcQuaid@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk

Although the closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19th June 2026 @ noon,applications will be considered upon receipt and the post may be filled before the final closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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 Spurcroft Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Spurcroft Primary School website
• Email address: gmcquaid@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 871541
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spurcroft-primary-school

Spurcroft Primary School is an inclusive community primary school with high ambitions for our pupils and staff. This is a key position within our school we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and well-motivated person to join our Senior Leadership Team. 

Arranging a visit to Spurcroft Primary School

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

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