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Year 5 Teacher for January 2027 - fixed term to August 2027

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

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (572)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31.8.2027
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 the school offers its staff

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

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

Please complete the online application.

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 and Person Specification 2021 (002).doc - 76.5 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: adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 9375411
• 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 adecroos@eastreadingfederation.co.uk.

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