KS2 Teacher Maternity Cover
Purley CofE Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF8 days remaining to apply
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: FTE 0.6 (3 full days per week) Wednesday-Friday with 0.5 days PPA
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £32,916 to £45,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire Young Minds – Join the Team at Purley Primary!
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking educator who loves helping children grow, explore, and achieve their potential? We are looking for an experienced Upper KS2 Teacher to provide 3 days a week cover in our Mixed Age Year 5/6 Class of 30 pupils. You will be a team player and willing to take on a subject leadership role.
At Purley, we embrace job shares and creative staffing solutions—all to put our pupils first. We are a small primary school offering a nurturing education to just over 80 pupils. Come and see us in action—a visit before applying is the perfect way to experience our vibrant school community.
We’d love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and applicants will be contacted directly to arrange interviews on a mutually convenient date.
What the school offers its staff
- A ‘best of both worlds’ school in a semi-rural setting close to Reading
- Small classes with strong adult–pupil relationships
- A collaborative, values-led, and supportive staff team
- A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
- A comprehensive induction and handover to prepare you for your new role
- Dedicated off-site PPA time and access to high-quality professional development
Further information about the job
Be part of something small, special, and full of potential – join us and help every child “learn to love, love to learn.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Purley CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Purley CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 9842384
Nestled in Purley Village and only a short walk from the River Thames, our small village school has a strong community feel. Embedded in the local community for 150 years, our pupils and staff are always exploring ways to enhance links and contribute to the village. The whole Purley school family work together to ensure we are a happy and vibrant school with a caring and supportive atmosphere. We support pupils of all abilities to thrive and develop.
Arranging a visit to Purley CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@purley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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