20 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    21 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

    • have Qualified Teacher Status
    • put the children’s progress and wellbeing at the heart of their teaching
    • have high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour for all and the commitment to achieve these through a stimulating and purposeful learning environment
    • actively promote curiosity, excitement and engagement in the learning process
    • work effectively as part of a team and can share good practice
    • confidently use IT to enhance learning and support teaching
    • support our Christian vision and values

What the school offers its staff

We have a rare opportunity for a motivated, resourceful and flexible teacher, who is passionate about the education of every child as an individual, to join our supportive and friendly team.

We can offer:

    • a warm, welcoming school community
    • enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
    • a school committed to staff wellbeing
    • hardworking and experienced colleagues, committed to achieving the best outcomes for all
    • dedicated governors and engaged, supportive parents
    • a commitment to CPD, including mentoring of ECTs
    • an idyllic rural location offering rich outdoor learning opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

  • remote working for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
87 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01488638337

Brightwalton C. E. Primary is a welcoming, successful village school, located in a beautiful rural setting in the Berkshire Downs.

Arranging a visit to Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School

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

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