KS2 Teacher
Harmans Water Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9NE9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale and UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Harmans Water Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and passionate Class Teacher for the Summer Term 2026, someone who can inspire and engage the minds of our children each day and to work with a talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is at an exciting time in its development, continually moving forward whilst securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.
We are looking for someone who is:
- passionate about teaching and learning
- enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated
- an excellent classroom practitioner with a real interest in and knowledge of how children learn
- able to provide exciting and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
- a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents and pupils
- committed to raising standards in learning and teaching and have high expectations of themselves and the children
- committed to personal and professional development
What the school offers its staff
The current postholder is in KS2, but we will be looking primarily for excellent practitioners regardless of KS preference. There are opportunities for development for experienced teachers as well as support available for an enthusiastic/promising ECT. We can offer you:
- happy and motivated children who are keen to learn
- a caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to developing the whole child
- an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our learners
- supportive parents and Governors
Further information about the job
Sentences in an advert are no substitute for a visit to meet our amazing children. So, visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact our HR Assistant, Jill Brown on 01344 422196 or jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk
Closing date noon Friday 6th Feb 2026. Interviews Monday 9th Feb 2026. Applications may be shortlisted on receipt of application. The post may close earlier than the specified date.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form. To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk, visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest – https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk
Disability
We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.
Pre-employment medical checks
As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary, reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.
References
On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible, we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment
Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
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.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Harmans Water Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harmans Water Primary School website
- Email address
- jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01344 422196
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Arranging a visit to Harmans Water Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jill.brown@harmanswater.co.uk.
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