KS1 Teacher (0.6/0.8) for 2 Terms
Purley CofE Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 3 or 4 days/week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 to £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire Young Minds – Join the Team at Purley Primary!
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking educator who loves helping children grow, explore, and achieve their potential?
At Purley Primary, every child is encouraged to “learn to love and love to learn”. We are a supportive, values-led school where nurturing relationships and high-quality teaching go hand in hand.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to:
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Lead our Mixed age Year 1/2 Class 3 days per week, working in close partnership with another teacher who leads the class .
Teach a small, close-knit group of 12 pupils, allowing you to provide truly personalised learning and build strong, meaningful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in the core subjects.
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Collaborate with your job-share partner to design meaningful and creative foundation subject learning.
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Lead on a core curriculum subject, contributing to the wider development of our school.
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Champion inclusion and drive provision for children with SEND across the school.
We are looking for someone who:
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Values and promotes the nurturing ethos of our school.
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Can adapt teaching approaches to ensure every child, including those with SEND, can access learning fully.
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Inspires pupils to take pride in their work and experience success.
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Has experience of teaching KS1
Why Join Us? At Purley, we embrace creative staffing solutions that put our pupils first. You’ll be part of a friendly, committed team where your contribution is valued, and professional development is encouraged.
We warmly welcome visits to our school—you’ll quickly see the vibrant, caring community that makes Purley such a special place to work.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interview dates arranged directly with applicants.
We’d love to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
- A ‘best of both worlds’ school in a semi-rural setting close to Reading
- Small classes with strong adult–pupil relationships
- A collaborative, values-led, and supportive staff team
- A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
- A comprehensive induction and handover to prepare you for your new role
- Dedicated off-site PPA time and access to high-quality professional development
Further information about the job
Be part of something small, special, and full of potential – join us and help every child “learn to love, love to learn.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding 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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Purley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Purley CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 9842384
Nestled in Purley Village and only a short walk from the River Thames, our small village school has a strong community feel. Embedded in the local community for 150 years, our pupils and staff are always exploring ways to enhance links and contribute to the village. The whole Purley school family work together to ensure we are a happy and vibrant school with a caring and supportive atmosphere. We support pupils of all abilities to thrive and develop.
Arranging a visit to Purley CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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