Class Teacher, Full Time Permanent

The Winchcombe School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPR1-UPR3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have the rare opportunity to appoint an experienced class teacher to join our supportive team from April 2025. This will initially be in Y5 with the possibility of changing year group in the new academic year. Earlier availability would be beneficial, but not essential.

The Winchcombe School is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two form entry school, with its own thriving nursery, situated in the heart of Newbury with extensive outdoor grounds.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Think deeply about learning and make connections to the wider world
• Adapt to any situation and work together
• Communicate effectively with others
• Understand and celebrate diversity
• Live our values to make a positive contribution to school life
• Show a passion for improving
• Meets the needs of all pupils
• Embrace ‘The Winchcombe Way’

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A community school where we value: risk taking and see mistakes as a key part of improvement
• A strong focus on professional growth and pedagogical development
• An outstanding learning environment
• A welcoming and supportive team
• Policies which match our culture of staff well-being and work life balance

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

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.

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 The Winchcombe School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Winchcombe School website
• Email address: office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 232780
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-winchcombe-school

The Winchcombe School is a unique and special place to learn.
The school is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse two-form entry school situated in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire. It occupies a large site with modern facilities having benefited from a complete refurbishment and extension in recent years, making the learning environment outstanding. The children have access to extensive grounds including areas for Forest Adventures, an all weather multi-use games area and lots of outdoor creative play spaces.
The school hosts both a Language and Literacy Centre and the Local Authority's only Speech and Language Resource for children who require specialist, integrated support for their speech and language difficulties whilst following a mainstream curriculum.
There is a community closeness which is committed to a values-driven ambition for all our students underpinned by our vision of “Improving as One”.

Arranging a visit to The Winchcombe School

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

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