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Polehampton Church of England Infant School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9HS

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter Term

• Closing date

  3 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 January 2025

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
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

KEY DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE

The role we are offering has the following key details for applicants:

• April 2025 start.
• Full time, permanent role.
• Roles sought for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Phase Lead opportunities in KS2 for the right candidate.
• Our Trust follows the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.
• Wellbeing packages and unique career development pathway in place.
• All teachers welcome to apply (including ECTs). Therefore, salary is M1 to M6 based on experience. We may consider applications from an exceptional candidate who is currently on the UP scales.

KEY DATES AND DETAILS FOR APPLYING

An application pack is available on the school website or by sending an application to our Operations Manager via email (operations@polehampton.wokingham.sch.uk).

• For applicants applying for an April start:

o Closing date for applications: Monday 03 February 2025, 09:30am

o Interview date: Thursday 13 February 2025

What the school offers its staff

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING WITH US

We are proud of our team and what we can offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we offer the following through our schools and The Keys Academy Trust:

• A dedicated leadership team who go above and beyond for the staff.
• A commitment to your professional development, with a bespoke career pathway (both within Polehampton and within our Trust) which includes locally-delivered NPQs (through our Trust delivery team), leadership opportunities (including leading subject areas or school improvement), and a comprehensive CPD package (including ECT training).
• Collaboration and workload sharing with other schools within the Trust.
• An exciting chance to work in a unique set of schools across two sites.
• The chance to be a part of our exciting curriculum design process and evidence-based practice.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
• A school committed to empowering children to become life-long learners.
• A vibrant, fun and welcoming staff and environment.
• Supportive parents with a strong sense of community
• A wellbeing package through our Trust staff support provider.

Further details about the role

WHAT TYPE OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a passionate, hardworking and committed teacher to join our exciting team. The successful candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner. We are proud of our nurturing environment and high standards (in class and out of class), and therefore are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• A strong teaching practitioner who has experience in Key Stage 1 and/or lower Key Stage 2.
• Someone who is committed to doing what it takes to help secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• A team player who enjoys working as part of a strong, supportive group and who thrives on being part of a hard-working environment.
• A commitment to the highest standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Someone who is an excellent communicator, who is committed to building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

All our successful applicants will be expected to embrace life as a ‘primary school’ across two sites (including travelling between sites). Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

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

Please complete the online application.

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About Polehampton Church of England Infant School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Polehampton Church of England Infant School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: simon.rance@polehampton.wokingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/polehampton-church-of-england-infant-school-reading (opens in new tab)

Polehampton CE Infant School and Polehampton CE Junior School are separate two-form-entry schools across two sites, which operate with one Senior Leadership Team and one Local Governing Body. The Polehampton schools are set within large grounds and have excellent opportunities for the pupils, including a swimming pool at the Junior site. Both schools are proud members of The Keys Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to Polehampton Church of England Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email simon.rance@polehampton.wokingham.sch.uk.

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