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KS2 Classroom Teacher (Fixed-Term)

Hawkedon Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP

This job expired on 18 September 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (818)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full-time, 32.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS 1-6, UPS & ECTs very welcome to apply

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Educated to a degree level
• Qualified Teacher Status by time of employment start
• Grade C or above in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent

What the school offers its staff

• Being part of a school which fosters an environment of Belonging, Kindness and Achievement in all we do
• Training opportunities for professional development within the school and the Trust as well as chances to participate in national CPD awards
• Collaboration and shared planning across the year group with experienced staff
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community
• A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed with dedicated PPA time, which may be taken off-site
• Free childcare at our breakfast and after school club (for our employees' children attending Hawkedon Primary School)

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated PPA time which may be taken off-site.

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.

What we, as a school, expect from the successful application:

• A strong commitment to providing an excellent education in a secure and supportive environment
• Willingness to develop professionally and gain new skills/experience
• Enthusiasm, positivity and a passion for learning

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.

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About Hawkedon Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 596 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hawkedon Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hawkedon-primary-school-reading

Arranging a visit to Hawkedon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk.

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