RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER

Speenhamland School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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

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 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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Classroom Teacher JD&PS 2026.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

Speenhamland Brief - 2026.pdf - 418 KB (opens in new tab)

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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/speenhamland-school

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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