Classroom Teacher
John Rankin Junior School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 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 (Actual) MPR /UPR depending on experience.
Classroom Teacher job summary
We are seeking to appoint a committed and effective Classroom Teacher to join John Rankin School. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality lessons, leading a tutor group and contributing to curriculum development so that all students make strong progress, achieve high academic standards and learn in a safe, purposeful and ambitious environment.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver highly effective lessons in line with the Trust’s Learning and Teaching Framework and Schemes of Work
- Secure strong progress and attainment for all students, including disadvantaged students, those with SEND and the most able
- Use assessment effectively to inform teaching, close gaps and support student progress
- Maintain high standards of behaviour for learning and create a safe, positive classroom environment
- Contribute to tutor provision, supporting student wellbeing, attendance and personal development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to support student outcomes
- Implement Trust policies consistently, including safeguarding, behaviour, assessment and reporting
- Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment opportunities, including trips and extra-curricular activities
The ideal candidate
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree
- Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective teaching practice
- Has high expectations for all students and a commitment to inclusive practice
- Is skilled in behaviour management and creating a positive learning environment
- Uses assessment effectively to support progress and inform teaching
- Communicates clearly and builds positive professional relationships
- Is organised, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
- Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the Trust
About John Rankin School
The school where you grow and learn. Our job is not to prepare learners for something; our job is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Life always bring challenge - we will develop brave and resilient individuals prepared for any every-changing world. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Please see link to school website John Rankin School
At the core of everything we do is our values, Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion and Composure.
About Maiden Erlegh Trust
Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.
We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.
Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.
Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.
Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust
Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :
Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
Mental Health First Aid Support
Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
Employee Referral Scheme
Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.
Additional Information
If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.
Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About John Rankin Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 360 pupils
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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