Maternity Cover Teacher – temporary with potential to become permanent

The Pines School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7WX

73 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking fora very specialperson to come and join our team.We have a20 placeresource provision for children with autism and speech,languageand communication needs.The majority ofour children attend mainstream in the afternoons however some of our children are in the provision full time.This is a unique role which requires someone who has the following skill set:

• Able to plan for individual needs

• Candevelopan enriching learning environment

• Has experience of teaching pupils with varying needs

• Has SEND experience

• Is able toadapt learning

• Has experience of leading and directing support staff

• Is willing to work as part of an excellent team

• Has anunderstandingofthe curriculum across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

What the school offers its staff

The Pines is a vibrant Primary school with a Nursery.  We are well resourced and we have extensive outside space along with a Specialist Resource Provision. There are currently 300 children on roll.

At The Pines there has been rapid improvement in the quality of education, behaviour & attitudes and personal development. We will continue to focus on improving the outcomes for our children. This is an exciting time to join us and our amazing team.

The school is located in the Hanworth estate which is on the outskirts of Bracknell town and is within very easy access of many amenities.  The 'Look Out’ environmental area, Bracknell Sports Centre and Swimming Pool, David Lloyd Health Club, the South Hill Park Theatre & Arts Centre are all well within walking distance with skating, bowling, cinemas and a leisure pool nearby.

We can offer you:

• An inclusive ethos

• Excellent, experienced support staff

• A dedicated SRP SENCo

• Happy, motivated children who enjoy coming to school

• A commitment to professional development for all staff

• Caring and committed staff teams including an actively supportive leadership team who work well together

• Supportive parents who engage positively in the improvement of the school

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Pines School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Pines School website
• Email address: SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-pines-school

Arranging a visit to The Pines School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SBM@thepinesschool.org.uk.

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