Year 5 Class Teacher - Alfred Sutton Primary School

Alfred Sutton Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (581)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £45,352 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: January 2027 - Full time - 1.0 FTE, fixed term to 31st August 2027

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in a vibrant, inclusive primary school? Alfred Sutton Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team and help us continue our journey of high achievement and personal growth for every pupil. If you believe that every child can thrive and are eager to contribute to a school where we are truly Happy together, achieving together, this is the role for you.

About Alfred Sutton Primary School
We are a warm and welcoming maintained primary school committed to nurturing confident, curious, and caring pupils. Our vision is to create a community where every pupil feels valued and empowered to achieve their best academically and socially. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, ensuring every child has the opportunity to flourish.

Our school environment is supportive and dynamic, focused on continuous improvement and innovation. We work collaboratively to meet the needs of our pupils and community, guided by clear values that promote respect, resilience, and responsibility.

About the Role
As a Class Teacher at Alfred Sutton, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the needs of all pupils. You will:

• Plan and teach engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum and Foundation Stage standards
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel supported and inspired
• Contribute actively to school development priorities, helping us meet ambitious targets for pupil progress and wellbeing
• Uphold and model high professional standards and conduct
• Embrace opportunities for your own professional growth and take part in the wider life of the school community

Our ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to teaching, alongside a genuine commitment to the success and happiness of every pupil.

What the school offers its staff

About You
You will be a qualified teacher with a strong track record of delivering quality first teaching, ideally with experience in diverse school settings. You believe passionately that every pupil can succeed and are skilled at using assessment and data to support progress.

You will be:

• Committed to creating an inclusive classroom where all pupils can thrive
• A positive and resilient professional with a growth mindset and determination to succeed
• Collaborative and supportive, eager to work alongside colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare at all times

Your enthusiasm for continuous professional development and your readiness to contribute beyond the classroom will make you a valued member of our team.

What We Offer
At Alfred Sutton Primary School, you will join a supportive and aspirational community where professional development is encouraged and valued. We provide:

• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to school improvement priorities
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of pupils in a caring environment

Application Details

• Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
• How to Apply: Please complete the application form available on our school website www.alfredsuttonprimary.co.uk
• Contact: For further information, or to book a school tour with the Headteacher, please contact Alice de Croos, Head of Operations at adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

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

Alfred Sutton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 279 KB (opens in new tab)

About Alfred Sutton Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 664 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alfred Sutton Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alfred-sutton-primary-school

We are dedicated to providing an outstanding creative curriculum offer in our richly diverse and vibrant over-subscribed three form entry school. Teachers have the opportunity to plan as a team and engage in a range of CPD opportunities which supports our well-developed curriculum and enables children to thrive.

We pride ourselves on our highly supportive, flexible culture: our friendly supportive staff foster a strong sense of community. Our intent, ‘Happy together. Achieving together.’ truly scaffolds everything we do.

Arranging a visit to Alfred Sutton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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