Full Time Reception Class Teacher to cover Maternity Leave

Harmans Water Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9NE

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (351)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - JANUARY 2027 to 31st DECEMBER 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Harmans Water Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative and passionateReception Class Teacher for JANUARY 2027 to 31st DECEMBER 2027-initially a fixed term contract for the year with a possibility of a permanent teaching role.We are looking for someone who can inspire and engage the minds of our children each day and to work with a talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• passionate about teaching and learning
• enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated
• an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in and knowledge of how children learn
• able to provide exciting and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
• a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents and pupils
• committed to raising standards in learning and teaching and have high expectations of themselves and the children
• committed to personal and professional development

What the school offers its staff

We are a school that is at an exciting time in its development, continually moving forward whilst securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We can offer you:

• happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
• a caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to developing the whole child
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our learners
• supportive parents and Governors
• A welcoming, supportive, and dedicated staff team.

Sentences in an advert are no substitute for a visit to meet our amazing children. So, visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact our HR Assistant, Jill Brown on 01344 422196 or jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Harmans Water Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Harmans Water Primary School website
• Email address: jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk
• Phone number: 01344 422196
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harmans-water-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Harmans Water Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk.

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