KS1/KS2 Class teacher - Oxford Road Community School

Oxford Road Community School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £51,048 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2026

Join our team this September!

We need imaginative educators bursting with energy, ready to inspire children and lead exciting new initiatives.

The ideal teacher is creative, energetic, and deeply committed to inspiring young learners. They bring fresh ideas, a willingness to try new approaches, and the confidence to lead engaging initiatives that enrich the school community. They are warm, nurturing, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. With a strong grasp of the primary curriculum, they know how to make learning joyful, purposeful, and accessible for every child. Above all, they’re a team player with a positive mindset, ready to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative school environment.

The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.

We can offer you:• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and celebrate each other’s strengths.• A positive, caring and forward‑thinking atmosphere, where children and adults feel valued and inspired.• A strong commitment to work–life balance, with wellbeing initiatives that genuinely make a difference.• Opportunities to play an active part in shaping the shared vision of the Federation, helping to drive exciting ideas forward.• Professional development across both schools, supporting growth at every stage of your career.• A highly empowering ECT induction programme, designed to build confidence, nurture talent, and set new teachers up for success.• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils, eager to learn and thrive in a creative, nurturing environment.• Supportive parents and governors, who work in partnership with the school to champion children’s achievements.• A culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging staff to try new approaches and bring fresh ideas to the classroom.

What the school offers its staff

See the difference for yourself—book a visit and discover why our school is a fantastic place to grow your teaching career.

Your employment is with the Federation and the role will be at Oxford Road. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work

Closing date is Wednesday 6th May 2026 with interviews Week beg 11th May 2026To apply, please complete an application form available from our websiteshttps://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/and return torecruitment@wilson.reading.sch.ukFor the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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 Oxford Road Community School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oxford Road Community School website
• Email address: joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oxford-road-community-school

Arranging a visit to Oxford Road Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.

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