KS2 Teacher Maternity Cover

Purley CofE Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 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)
• 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? Whether your expertise is KS1, KS2, or SEND, you’ll join a supportive, values-led school where every child can “learn to love and love to learn”.

At Purley, we embrace job shares and creative staffing solutions—all to put our pupils first. 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!

Closing Date for Applications: midday, Friday 3rd October, 2025

Interviews will be scheduled for the week beginning 13th October, 2025

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

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.

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.

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/purley-cofe-primary-school

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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