Y5 Class Teacher

Hillside Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 Annually (FTE)

Y5 Class Teacher job summary

Fixed term part time post 0.2 from ASAP to 31/3/2027

Salary MPS national pay scales depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced KS2 teacher to cover a Year 5 class for 1 day per week. There is flexibility on the day.

Hillside is a popular primary school where our school values are at the heart of our bespoke curriculum. We are proud of our diverse community and are ambitious for our children to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, inspirational teacher who has:

• Vision to promote high standards of teaching and learning
• A good knowledge of the curriculum and expectations
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• The ability to deliver a rich and engaging curriculum to meet the children’s needs
• Is able to create a stimulating learning environment
• A passion for inspiring and motivating children in creative ways
• Commitment to teamwork, recognizing that more can be achieved together than is possible as an individual

We are proud of our team and what we are able to offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide, as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we can offer:

• A commitment to reducing workload

• A warm and friendly school where staff wellbeing is part of the School Improvement Plan - this includes the daily tea trolley bringing refreshments and treats
• Curious & enthusiastic children
• A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners
• Extensive grounds that include an orchard, MUGA, outdoor classroom, pond, and community allotment
• A team of hardworking and enthusiastic professionals
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body that go above and beyond to support staff
• The opportunity to work across the Orchard Learning Alliance, the Trust we are joining, where you can work with other schools in the local area
• A chance to be creative and drive the school forward
• A commitment to CPD

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hillside Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 450 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hillside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillside-primary-school-rg6-4hq

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