13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 March 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    9 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Scale or Upper Scale applications considered

What skills and experience we're looking for

Geoffrey Field Junior School is a well-established school at the heart of the local community. We have our own highly effective and unique ‘local curriculum’, built to inspire and equip pupils with self-belief and a love of learning. Pupils state that they really enjoy coming to school, where they experience a rich array of cultural experiences and community opportunities.

We believe that we play a vital role in preparing our pupils for the next step in their learning journey, and also for adulthood and the world of work. We encourage them on the path towards being independent, confident and motivated citizens who are able to make responsible choices and take full advantage of the opportunities that life offers.

Are you a highly motivated classroom teacher with the ability to inspire children of all abilities? Do you have energy, enthusiasm and creativity as well as a passion for teaching and learning? Are you ready and eager to take the next step in your career in a forward-thinking and dynamic school?

The right candidate would be:

  • Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Able to work well in a team with strong personal skills
  • Enthusiastic, inspirational having a passion for teaching and learning

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

o A strong team of dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff

o Warm and friendly children who are eager to learn and love their school

o A supportive and welcoming community

o A highly skilled teaching assistant in each classroom

o A commitment to your continuing professional development

ECT’s and experienced teachers welcome to apply.

All Teachers are equipped with a laptop, and as maintained school within Reading Borough Council teachers can utilise the Reading Rewards including benefits such as cycle2work, salary sacrifice and staff wellbeing programmes.

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

Geoffrey Field Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate will be sought from the successful candidate and online checks will be made.

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.

Additional documents

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

About Geoffrey Field Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
353 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01189375475

Geoffrey Field Junior School is a well-established school at the heart of the local community. We have our own highly effective and unique "local Curriculum", built to inspire and equip pupils with self-belief and a love of learning. Pupils state that they really enjoy coming to school, where they experience a rich array of cultural experiences and community opportunities.

Arranging a visit to Geoffrey Field Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@geoffreyfield-jun.reading.sch.uk.

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