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Year 1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Jennett's Park CofE Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8EB

This job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspiring Key Stage 1 teacher who makes a difference every day?

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Year 1 Class Teacher to join our warm and welcoming school community on a maternity cover basis from November 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed Key Stage 1 team and play a key role in ensuring that children continue to thrive—building on the “flying start” they receive in the early years and supporting them through this crucial stage of their learning journey.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning in Key Stage 1• Can create a stimulating, engaging and inclusive classroom environment• Is committed to raising standards and ensuring every child succeeds• Demonstrates excellent classroom organisation and behaviour management• Is reflective, adaptable and eager to develop their practice• Works effectively as part of a team and builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents• Shares our values, contributing to a school where “a culture of care sits at the heart” of everything we do

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, high-quality lessons for Year 1 pupils• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress• Provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and community

What the school offers its staff

Jennett’s Park CE Primary School is a caring and supportive school with a strong and distinctive Christian ethos. Inspectors recently recognised that “pupils are happy at this inclusive and welcoming school” where “staff care deeply about pupils and know them extremely well”, creating an environment that truly “feels like family.”

Our children live out our Rainbow Promise, showing kindness, respect and responsibility every day. It is no surprise that “pupils love coming to school” and that “behaviour is excellent and a strength of the school.”

We can offer you:

• A supportive and friendly school community with strong relationships at every level• Enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are eager to learn and succeed• A calm, orderly environment where expectations are high and consistently applied• A commitment to your professional development and career progression• A school where you can make a genuine difference to children and families

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.

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About Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 428 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Jennett's Park CofE Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@bonitas.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/jennett-s-park-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Jennett's Park CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bonitas.org.uk.

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