Reception Class Teacher 0.6

Hillside Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)

Reception Class Teacher 0.6 job summary

Reception Teacher

Permanent 0.6 Wednesday-Friday from September 2026

Salary ECT/MPS national pay scales depending on experience

Hillside School is an ambitious, school where children are excited and challenged to achieve their full potential. We encourage children to develop independence, enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements.

We are seeking to appoint a creative and inspirational teacher, committed to ensuring that all children succeed in a stimulating learning environment.

We invite applications from colleagues who:

• Have a vision and passion for delivering the Early Years curriculum that inspires learners
• Enjoys building positive relationships with children, their families and staff members
• Are trained in teaching Read, Write, Inc phonics is desirable, to assist the delivery of daily systematic phonics teaching
• Open to new ideas and work alongside others to plan and deliver a bespoke Early Years curriculum
• Have high expectations of all pupils and ensure all pupils achieve
• Are reflective and forward thinking, always striving to develop your own skills and knowledge to ensure the quality of Early Years Education is of the very best standard

In return we can offer you:

• Motivated, curious, enthusiastic children.
• A friendly and supportive Early Years Team, who work closely together sharing ideas for planning and delivering our curriculum
• A caring ethos where everyone is respected and valued.
• An Early Years environment which is open and enticing to explore
• Good CPD package with opportunities to work across the Orchard Learning Alliance Trust which offers excellent professional development and support for our staff.
• A well-resourced school with a fabulous outdoor learning environment including a MUGA, Orchard and Trim Trail
• ECT mentorship and support.
• A commitment to well-being and reducing workload
• Take a look at our website to find out more about our wonderful children and thriving 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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hillside Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 482 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillside-primary-school-rg6-4hq

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