KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Thatcham Park CofE Primary, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916-£51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative teacher.
• Demonstrate high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Be committed to fulfilling the school’s vision – to nurture and develop the extraordinary potential in every member of our school family
• Be committed to raising standards.
• Be an active and engaging team player who inspires both children and colleagues.
• Have prior experience of working across the primary age range with a proven record of good practice.
• Be sympathetic to, embracing and fully supportive of the school’s vision and Christian ethos.
• Exhibit positive attitude and a good sense of humour!

What the school offers its staff

We are an open and caring leadership team, highly committed to supporting the professional development of all staff.

We can offer successful applicants opportunities to:

• Play a part in the continuing development of our school supporting both personal and professional development.
• Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
• Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils who are keen to learn and achieve.
• Work within a strong, dynamic team in a stimulating & spacious environment; a well-resourced setting, both inside and outside.
• Make a difference and influence the learning of many.
• A strong, supportive and friendly team of fellow staff and governors.

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.

Further details and an application pack, can be found on the school website or email to the office address. To gain greater insight into our school family and provision, visits to the school are warmly encouraged and welcomed by appointment.

Closing date: Midday Monday 18th May 2026

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 Thatcham Park CofE Primary

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thatcham Park CofE Primary website
• Email address: office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 870950
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thatcham-park-cofe-primary

Arranging a visit to Thatcham Park CofE Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thatchampark.w-berks.sch.uk.

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