Full Time KS2 Teacher

Bradfield C.E. Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6HR

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (794)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31/08/2027 with strong possibility of extension
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full Time KS2 Teacher

Salary Grade Main Pay Scale 1-6

To start 4th January 2027

Fixed term until 31st August 2027 with strong possibility of extension

We’re looking for a KS2 teacher who:

• Loves teaching and learning (and wants to keep getting better)
• Has high standards, warmth and a sense of humour
• Believes that culture, belonging and consistency matter

Wants to be part of a school that’s unapologetically committed to excellence

What the school offers its staff

You’ve never worked in a school like this…

At Bradfield, we do things differently. We believe every child can be brilliant, and every teacher too. Our classrooms are calm, purposeful and full of curiosity. Our children are respectful, engaged and a pleasure to teach. And our team? United, ambitious, and determined to make our school the best place any of us have ever worked.

We’re looking for a KS2 teacher who:

• Loves teaching and learning (and wants to keep getting better)
• Has high standards, warmth and a sense of humour
• Believes that culture, belonging and consistency matter

Wants to be part of a school that’s unapologetically committed to excellence

In return, you’ll get:

• Weekly professional learning that actually makes a difference
• A personal pedagogy plan and coaching to help you grow
• A team that has your back, celebrates your wins and are committed to the emotional and

mental wellbeing of both pupils and staff

• A beautiful, modern teaching environment
• Single aged classes with exceptional teaching assistants
• Children who are exceptionally well behaved and make you proud to do the job every day

“Bradfield has completely changed how I see teaching. The professional learning here is the best I’ve ever experienced; we’re all growing together.”

Ofsted described our work as “exceptional and inspirational” (April 2025).

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

Bradfield CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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 KS2 Teacher.pdf - 1.02 MB (opens in new tab)

About Bradfield C.E. Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradfield C.E. Primary School website
• Email address: finance@bradfieldceprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01189744304
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradfield-c-e-primary-school

We are a happy, friendly and aspirational, small Church of England Primary school set in a beautiful rural location in the heart of West Berkshire. We serve pupils of all faiths, or none, from Bradfield Southend and the surrounding villages as well as pupils from Thatcham, Calcot and Tilehurst.

Our new leadership has now been firmly established and we are on a rapid upward trajectory.

We offer:

7 Single year group classes
Academic attainment well above the national average
An exciting and dynamic approach to teaching and learning
Aspirational teachers and leadership
Excellent facilities and a tradition of sporting success
Fantastically well behaved, motivated, happy children
A strong Christian ethos at the heart of the school, supporting our high standards of behaviour and moral values
A beautiful and stimulating rural environment, playing fields and playgrounds
A wide range of before and after school clubs
On site Wrap Around Child Care – 7.45am – 6pm
A highly skilled Governing Body

We are committed to ensuring that pupils receive all the help, encouragement and support that they need to achieve their full potential, both across the curriculum and in their personal and social skills and that every child feels themselves to be a valued member of the community. Bradfield School is a place where our children are Learning to Live.

Arranging a visit to Bradfield C.E. Primary School

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

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