KS2 Teacher Maternity Cover
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4daa5baf-2bb8-4fa4-9222-e10634306909 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire Young Minds – Join the Team at Purley Primary!
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking educator who loves helping children grow, explore, and achieve their potential? We are looking for an experienced Upper KS2 Teacher to provide 3 days a week cover in our Mixed Age Year 5/6 Class of 30 pupils. You will be a team player and willing to take on a subject leadership role.
At Purley, we embrace job shares and creative staffing solutions—all to put our pupils first. We are a small primary school offering a nurturing education to just over 80 pupils. Come and see us in action—a visit before applying is the perfect way to experience our vibrant school community.
We’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date for Applications: midday, Friday 3rd October, 2025
Interviews will be scheduled for the week beginning 13th October, 2025
What the school offers its staff
• A ‘best of both worlds’ school in a semi-rural setting close to Reading
• Small classes with strong adult–pupil relationships
• A collaborative, values-led, and supportive staff team
• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
• A comprehensive induction and handover to prepare you for your new role
• Dedicated off-site PPA time and access to high-quality professional development
Further details about the role
Be part of something small, special, and full of potential – join us and help every child “learn to love, love to learn.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Inspire Young Minds – Join the Team at Purley Primary!
Are you a passionate, forward-thinking educator who loves helping children grow, explore, and achieve their potential? We are looking for an experienced Upper KS2 Teacher to provide 3 days a week cover in our Mixed Age Year 5/6 Class of 30 pupils. You will be a team player and willing to take on a subject leadership role.
At Purley, we embrace job shares and creative staffing solutions—all to put our pupils first. We are a small primary school offering a nurturing education to just over 80 pupils. Come and see us in action—a visit before applying is the perfect way to experience our vibrant school community.
We’d love to hear from you!
Closing Date for Applications: midday, Friday 3rd October, 2025
Interviews will be scheduled for the week beginning 13th October, 2025
What the school offers its staff
• A ‘best of both worlds’ school in a semi-rural setting close to Reading
• Small classes with strong adult–pupil relationships
• A collaborative, values-led, and supportive staff team
• A vibrant and welcoming learning environment
• A comprehensive induction and handover to prepare you for your new role
• Dedicated off-site PPA time and access to high-quality professional development
Further details about the role
Be part of something small, special, and full of potential – join us and help every child “learn to love, love to learn.”
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.