Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Charvil Primary School

The Piggott School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DS

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: Full time or part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking someone who:

• has high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour for all children
• models and promotes our Christian school vision and values
• is an excellent classroom practitioner with a positive and reflective attitude

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• motivated and enthusiastic pupils
• a supportive team
• a research informed school that encourages collaboration between staff
• a people first philosophy which promotes wellbeing 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 and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory Disclosure Clearance, an online check and a 'prohibition from teaching' check will be completed for all applicants.

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.

Primary Class teacher Person Specification.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

Primary Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 159 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Piggott School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1885 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Piggott School website
• Email address: prestonc@piggottschool.org
• Phone number: 0118 932 0033
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-piggott-school-reading

Mixed Church of England Academy

Arranging a visit to The Piggott School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email prestonc@piggottschool.org.

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