Early Careers Teacher

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

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 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 Annually (FTE) M1

Early Careers Teacher job summary

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious first year ECT who is currently undertaking teacher training ready to begin their ECT induction from September 2026. You will have a genuine commitment to inclusive and innovative education and a desire to develop as a teacher within a strong, supportive and caring team.

At The Coombes, you will have access to first class training and mentoring which will enable you to develop your teaching skills within a proactive, supportive and fun team! At The Coombes, we have wonderful children and dedicated staff that go the extra mile every day.

We believe our school is the perfect school to begin your teaching career and we have a track record of ably supporting new teachers into the profession. Our school setting is incredible and includes woodland, ponds, a STEM Room, Music Room, Eco Room and even a swimming pool! All our teachers have allocated support staff in their classroom and you would have access to a wide range of networking and collaborate opportunities within our Trust Early Career Teacher network.

The Coombes Primary School is a traditional two form village school, located in the beautiful village of Arborfield, near Wokingham in Berkshire. Our pupils are encouraged to fulfil their true potential and be the best they can be. As a school, we recognise, celebrate and nurture the unique talents and skills of each individual child encouraging our children to foster a lifelong love of learning. Every child is known to every adult - we truly value our sense of family and community.

As a school within The Keys Academy Trust, the successful applicant will have access to a broad range of high quality professional development, broader knowledge from

working alongside Trust colleagues, as well as benefit from career opportunities within The Trust.

We are looking for an ECT who:

Demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes excellent teaching and learning

Adapts teaching based on research driven development courses.

Shows a commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners.

Is reflective, open to feedback and driven to be an awesome teacher.

Is a dedicated team player and works well as part of a high functioning team.

Demonstrates optimism about children and expects the highest possible standards.

We offer:

A passionate, driven and successful school where you will feel well supported in your role.

A bespoke and tailored induction process as an ECT, working with the UCL accredited Teaching School and having a dedicated mentor and tutor within school to support your progression as a practitioner.

School systems that are committed to ensuring that every child succeeds.

Individualised professional development and career enhancement opportunities.

A comprehensive Wellbeing package

The support of an experienced Senior Leadership Team.

We welcome and encourage visits to our school. To arrange a visit please email the Operations Manager, Joanna Hardy, email: operations@coombes.wokingham.sch.uk.

Applications will be considered on receipt.

The 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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