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Reception class teacher

Marish Primary School, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8NZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (809)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Mon-Fri full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6 (fringe)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Marish Academy Trust is seeking applications from enthusiastic and caring EYFS teachers who are passionate about education and in particular Early Years. The successful applicants will be effective practitioners, who will also possess other pastoral strengths. A good understanding of the Early Years Foundations Stage and learning through play is essential, as is a willingness to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the Trust. This is a unique opportunity for an EYFS teacher to work with a flourishing multi academy trust, renowned for its leadership development opportunities. ECT applicants welcome. Based at Marish Primary School.

The successful applicant will have class teacher responsibility in EYFS.

The successful applicant will be:

• committed to raising pupils’ achievements through setting high standards and by promoting effective teaching and learning

• able to work closely with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals

• professional in all aspects with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute to the continued development of EYFS provision, as well as whole school/Trust development

In addition, the successful applicant will:

• have a passion to inspire pupils and do ‘whatever it takes’ to achieve success and improve outcomes for the pupils

• have proven, successful experience in Early Years teaching

• have experience of raising standards

• have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

• be willing to be involved in the extra-curricular life of the school/Trust

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work with amazing children with fantastic behaviour and attitudes to learning

• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative working environment

• Outstanding career progression opportunities

• Access to Employee Assistance programme

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Free parking

• Good local amenities

• Easy accessibility, local buses and proximity to Slough and Langley train stations (Elizabeth Line)

• Reward for 100% attendance

• Free tea/coffee/hot chocolate

• Reduced childcare rates for staff children who attend our schools. Flexibility about holiday club and after school club provision for children who do not attend.

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

The Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

EYFS Person Specification.docx - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Teacher Job Description.docx - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

About Marish Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 763 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Marish Primary School website
• Email address: alka.rajput@marishandwillow.co.uk
• Phone number: 01753819900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marish-primary-school

This is a unique opportunity for more experienced teacher to work with a flourishing multi-academy Trust, renowned for its leadership development opportunities. The successful candidate will work across one of our two schools as a class teacher, but we will negotiate with successful candidates as to whether they will be based either at Marish or Willow Primary School.

Arranging a visit to Marish Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email alka.rajput@marishandwillow.co.uk.

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