Reception Class Teacher - Particularly appropriate for ECTs

Bearwood Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

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 a post at our school.

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

Bearwood Primary School really is an exciting place to be for staff and children! We were judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024, and have continued to excel. We are an 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.

We have an enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated team of teachers with high aspirations for children’s achievement.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the right candidate:

• A belief in the professionalism of teachers and that teaching is an art and a craft.
• An excellent ECT programme.
• Brilliant, well behaved children and engaging families.
• A fantastic, experienced staff team – supportive and collaborative.
• Teaching policies that draw from the latest educational research.
• A commitment to your on-going professional development.
• Opportunities for career development.

We are a team of supportive, positive and forward-thinking individuals, always striving to improve the quality of the education and the educational opportunities we are able to offer our children.

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 recommend applying for the post ASAP, as applications will be considered as we receive them. Visits to the school highly recommended.

Application is via fully completed application form only. Completed application forms should be returned to our School Business Manager Lynne Amor at personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk

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.

This post will be advertised until Friday 17th April 2026, which will also be the last date we will receive applications. We will shortlist candidates and invite successfully shortlisted candidates for interview as we receive applications.

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 - Person Specification.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

Main Scale Class Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 181 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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