RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER
Speenhamland School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NUThis job expired on 23 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 to £51,048 - range based on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a class teacher who:
- is an inspiring classroom practitioner
- can demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the Early Years’ curriculum
- has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour
- will make a positive contribution to our school community
- is enthusiastic and positive about children’s learning
- is committed to high standards of achievement for all children
- can effectively engage with parents/guardians
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- a comprehensive staff benefits package
- a welcoming, supportive team of staff and governors
- a warm, friendly network within the Newbury Academy Trust
- well behaved children who are keen to learn and achieve
- an interactive, engaging, fully-resourced phonics programme
- a commitment to your professional development with bespoke on-going CPD
- a supportive programme for ECTs
- weekly PPA as a team
- Forest School provision and a focus on outdoor learning
For suitable candidates, we offer:
- support with relocation costs of up to £2,000
- a potential golden hello of up to £5,000 for those with a First-Class Honours degree
Further information about the job
We are looking to recruit an outstanding Reception class teacher. Speenhamland is an ambitious school with a vision to aspire, challenge and support everyone in our school community. This post will not be suitable for a job share position, however, we welcome applications from ECTs.
Judged good by Ofsted in all areas in April 2023
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Speenhamland School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Speenhamland School website
- Email address
- jburgess@speenhamland.newburyacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01635 41077
CLASS TEACHERS
One Full Time Permanent Contract and
One Full Time Fixed Term Contract - ideally for EYFS (maternity cover)
Salary range based on experience
Required: September 2024
We are looking to recruit two outstanding class teachers. Speenhamland is an ambitious school with a vision to aspire, challenge and support everyone in our school community. This post will not be suitable for a job share position, however, we welcome applications from ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Speenhamland School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jburgess@speenhamland.newburyacademytrust.org.
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