19 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    11 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1 - M11

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated individual who is able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning, and who has high expectations of behaviour and achievement. They will be a team player, willing to contribute to the wider aspects of school life, and will have a commitment to continually developing their skills and experience.

Actual year group will be determined by the skills of the successful candidate

What the school offers its staff

Birch Copse is an exceptionally friendly, welcoming and supportive place to work, and a wonderful, engaging place to learn. This is a rare opportunity to join us and to learn, develop and make your mark in our outstanding school.

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.

Additional documents

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

About Birch Copse Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
416 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0118 9427442

Birch Copse Primary School is a very successful, vibrant school of which we are very proud. We achieved an Ofsted rating of ‘outstanding’ in all five areas, in July 2024. The school is friendly, well supported by governors and parents, and is located in a pleasant residential area on the outskirts of Reading. There are 420 pupils on roll, organised into 6 Infant and 8 Junior classes. There are 2 classes for each Year Group, and each year group pair of teachers plan together.

The school is committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve the highest standards of attainment according to their ability in all subjects of the National Curriculum. The highest standards of behaviour and concentration in the classroom are expected. We always receive positive feedback from visitors to the school.

Arranging a visit to Birch Copse Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htpa@birchcopse.co.uk.

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