23 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Two days per week (ideally Monday and Tuesday each week)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

FTE £32,916 - £45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a “Good” school (Ofsted - March 2024, SIAMS October 2019) and are looking for someone who:

  • Is an excellent teacher
  • Is caring and passionate about children’s development
  • Is passionate about meeting the needs of all children
  • Is a therapeutic practitioner
  • Is skilled at fostering independence and pupil-led learning
  • Is an inspirational teacher with high aspirations for all children
  • Is a teacher committed to ongoing professional development
  • Is reflective, resilient and ambitious, keen to develop your professional expertise
  • Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Is well-organised and flexible
  • Has a sense of humour
  • Values working in teams and partnerships
  • Will engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A warm, caring, community ethos
  • Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn
  • A talented, friendly and supportive team
  • Supportive parents who want the best for their children
  • A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
  • A chance to collaborate with colleagues as well as local networks and other professionals
  • A popular, well-resourced primary 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.

We welcome applications from:

  • An experienced teacher looking for change or a new challenge
  • Teachers returning to work
  • Teachers relocating to this area

This post is open to all teachers, ideally with a passion for Key Stage 2.

We are very excited to offer you the opportunity to join our team and hope you will want to further explore this with us. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, and we would ask you to arrange these through the school office - office@coldashstmarks.co.uk or 01635 862600


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.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
203 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01635 862600

 Our popular single form primary school needs an inspiring and creative teacher! 


Cold Ash St. Mark’s is a rural village Church of England Primary School with an inclusive and welcoming Christian ethos. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working teacher to join our happy and dedicated team. We want someone who can deliver the curriculum creatively but ensures our children are active learners and are nurtured to develop a curiosity about the world around them. 

Arranging a visit to Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@coldashstmarks.co.uk.

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