Year 4 Class Teacher-Maternity Cover

St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN

62 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 December 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (721)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Year 4 Class Teacher-Maternity Cover job summary

Maternity Cover Full Time - Year 4 Class Teacher

Start date 30th November 2026 Initially a fixed term contract until 21st July 2027

ECTs, Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale Teachers are welcome to apply!

Join Our Wonderful Team at St John’s CE Primary School, Reading!

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity? St John’s Church of England Primary School, a welcoming and nurturing church school, is inviting applications for a Maternity Cover Year 4 Class Teacher position from 30th November 2026 for an initial fixed term contract until 21st July 2027.

Why Join St John’s?

At St John’s, our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, engaged, and eager to learn! We are committed to fostering a professional, dynamic, and supportive team where high standards are met with warmth and care. St John’s has recently been graded with three ‘Strong’ areas in its Ofsted inspection in July 2026 and celebrates the strength of our very special school.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for an inspiring and compassionate teacher who is:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

• Committed to fostering a positive learning environment

• Dedicated to personal and professional growth

What We Offer:

In return, we provide:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team

• A strong ethos of care and collaboration within our school family

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression

• A beautiful school setting with an integrated church - a truly special place to work

• Dedicated car parking and a comprehensive staff well-being package

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so don’t miss this opportunity to become part of our fantastic team!

We look forward to welcoming an exceptional teacher to our school community.

To find out more information email hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5540 or visit: https://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us

Applications will be reviewed on receipt

St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

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 St John's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 454 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-reading

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