Class Teacher & Maths Lead

The Coombes Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) 1.0 FTE Pay grade MPS/UPS

Class Teacher & Maths Lead job summary

Class Teacher & Maths Lead

Required from September 2026

1.0 FTE Pay grade MPS/UPS

Are you an ambitious and passionate teacher ready for a change to work in a forward thinking, ambitious and collaborative school? Do you believe every child deserves to thrive, be challenged and experience the joy of learning mathematics?

At The Coombes Church of England Primary School, we are proud to be a well-attaining, nurturing school set within a truly beautiful and inspiring environment. Surrounded by nature, our setting offers rich opportunities for creativity, exploration and learning beyond the classroom. Our woodland, swimming pool, STEM room and range of strong partners certainly makes our school worth a visit!

We are seeking an exceptional class teacher and aspiring or experienced Maths Lead to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team. This is a unique opportunity to build on our already strong maths provision, shaping the next phase of development with a clear focus on:

• Deepening challenge for all learners

• Embedding a mastery approach to mathematics

• Exploring innovative opportunities for mathematics beyond the classroom, making the most of our exceptional grounds and environment

As Maths Lead, you will play a key role in driving excellence across the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that mathematics is engaging, ambitious and accessible for every pupil.

At The Coombes, we offer:

• A values-driven, inclusive Christian ethos at the heart of all we do

• The opportunity to work alongside high-quality, committed teaching staff within a collaborative and ambitious team

• Access to subject leader networks, enabling you to work with peers and share best practice across schools

• High-quality, trust-wide CPD and professional development, including leadership development opportunities

• Clear career pathways within our academy trust, supporting progression and long-term development

• Opportunities to engage in regional networks and partnerships, strengthening your professional expertise

• A chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on pupils’ outcomes and experiences

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils

• Has a strong understanding of high-quality maths teaching and mastery

• Is passionate about innovation and continuous improvement

• Can inspire colleagues and lead with clarity, purpose and enthusiasm

This is more than a job, it is an opportunity to shape the future of mathematics within a school that is ambitious for every child and committed to providing an exceptional start to their educational journey.

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can experience our unique setting and caring culture first-hand. To arrange a visit please email the Operations Manager, Joanna Hardy, email: operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk. 

Applications will be considered on receipt.

The Keys Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Coombes Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Coombes Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-coombes-church-of-england-primary-school

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