Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Francis Baily Primary School, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Autumn Term - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Passionate about teaching and learning
• Committed to supporting and challenging all pupils regardless of ability
• Genuine belief in the potential of every child
• Willing to seek and respond to feedback to improve practice
• Organised, has good organisational skills, able to work as part of a team with a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

• High quality training programmes and opportunities for progression
• Supportive culture of professional development through coaching
• Career support at all levels of experience
• Non-contact time to deliver subject leadership
• Excellent IT infrastructure and provision for staff and pupils
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounted access to local leisure centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Childcare voucher scheme / free childcare onsite when at work

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.

Applications can only be accepted on the Equinox Learning Trust application form.
Further details, including the application form, can be found on our website - https://www.francisbaily.co.uk/job-vacancies

Commitment to safeguarding

Francis Baily Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service Check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.

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.

Application Pack - Teacher Maternity Cover (May2026).pdf - 329 KB (opens in new tab)

About Francis Baily Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 533 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Francis Baily Primary School website
• Email address: office@francisbaily.co.uk
• Phone number: 01635 862188
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/francis-baily-primary-school-thatcham

Francis Baily is part of the Equinox Learning Trust and is a thriving school at the heart of the community. At Francis Baily we strive to ensure every child leaves the school in Year 6 with exceptional life chances. Our school is underpinned by our core values that define how we all act; resilience, aspiration, respect, curiosity, collaboration, courage. We do not compromise on our high expectations for children’s outcomes, and we enable children to develop as confident and strong individuals, emulating our school values, and ‘improving every day’.

Arranging a visit to Francis Baily Primary School

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

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