Reception Class Teacher - Job Share

Bearwood Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Part time role as part of a job share
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a strong, knowledgeable EYFS practitioner with a professional approach, genuinely committed to inclusive practice and ensuring that all children thrive? Are you keen to make a positive difference to all children's lives?  Do you have a strong understanding and experience of EYFS? Can you make learning engaging and purposeful? If your answer to these questions is yes, then please do apply for this post.

What the school offers its staff

"Staff are proud to work at the school.  They value the support and professional development they receive that positively impacts on their teaching."Ofsted, June 2024

We can offer the right candidate:

• Brilliant, well behaved children and engaging families.

• A fantastic, experienced staff team–supportive and collaborative.

• Great professional development.

• Opportunities for career development.

Bearwood Primary School is an exciting place to be for staff and children! We are a dynamic, inclusive school with a diverse school roll and a lovely village type feel. Our EYFS setting is based in a quaint, Victorian Grade II listed building.

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.

Start Date – May 2026

Interested candidates a readvised to view our website to find out about our ethos and approach:https://www.bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/web/

Completed application forms should be returned to Lynne Amor, SBM atpersonnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk

Please contact the school via the above email address to arrange a visit to the school or to find out further information.

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. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures.

This position is offered on a job-share basis, conditional on the continued employment of the existing job-share partner.

Closing Date: Friday 6thMarch 2026

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. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Application.docx - 72.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Main Scale Class Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

Main Scale Class Teacher - Person Specification.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bearwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bearwood Primary School website
• Email address: personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bearwood-primary-school

Bearwood Primary School was originally built in 1847, with the original building being Grade II listed. Its history is linked with the Walter family of Bearwood House. We have a well-equipped and resourced building, spacious grounds and a dedicated, knowledgeable and hardworking team of staff whose aim is to do the best for each child.

We are a 1.5 form-entry maintained local authority school, with children from Foundation Stage (age 3) right through to Year 6 (age 11). We are a GOOD school on our journey to becoming Outstanding.

We aim to be an outstanding, values based school at the heart of our culturally diverse community striving for excellence enabling our children to be independent learners and to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum. Everyone is a learner and every experience is a learning opportunity.

Arranging a visit to Bearwood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk.

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