Classroom Teacher
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire, SL3 8TX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b2c8188d-029e-491b-a68c-dc504ff4dcb5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB PURPOSE
• Secure and maintain high quality learning and teaching in order that students are able to make progress and achieve to their potential as successful, resilient and independent learners
• Support the ethos and aims of Pioneer Educational Trust.
The position would suit someone who can work well under pressure whilst prioritising and working productively and efficiently. We are looking for a proactive, confident and reliable candidate with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic and a willingness to be adaptable and undertake a broad variety of tasks when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team at Foxborough Primary School. We are looking to appoint someone who has a "can do" attitude and is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic and diligent to support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing. Here’s what makes us different:
Flexible Working: We have been at the forefront of pioneering flexible working in schools since 2019 focusing on the presumption that flexible working can work unless there is a genuine operational reason that it cannot. This is achieved through our unique, transparent and inclusive flexible job design process. As a Department for Education Flexible Working Ambassador MAT, we share our expertise regionally and nationally.
Professional development: We are committed to the growth of all our colleagues. With our CPDL Wednesdays, all our staff have dedicated time for professional development and collaborative working, ensuring continuous improvement and shared best practices.
Positive work environment:Enjoy a supportive and enriching working environment with free refreshments, long service recognition, free annual flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering advice on wellbeing, and more.
Exceptional leadership opportunities: We provide exceptional leadership development opportunities for all our staff, enabling all colleagues to flourish and be fulfilled.
Pioneer Summit: All staff attend our collaborative annual Pioneer Summit. A fun packed day of keynote speakers, workshops and activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Trust and to recognise and celebrate our achievements.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
More information about our school can be found by following this link:
https://www.foxboroughprimary.co.uk/
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we believe in providing an exceptional education to all children and young people. We prepare our learners to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal, and global levels and through an outstanding curriculum, strong pastoral systems, and meaningful personal development, our learners' experience is inclusive, relational, and empowering.
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing.
What our staff say:
“My line manager is on hand to help with support which has been really beneficial. I enjoy working with a variety of year groups and watching them succeed."
“I appreciate the openness of leadership to take on advice.”
“I appreciate the culture, the people in the school and the school and Trust leadership”
By becoming part of our amazing community of professionals you will also gain access to a number of excellent benefits.
At our Trust and Foxborough Primary School, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are pioneering, capable and courageous in our approach, committed to defying mediocrity and transforming lives through exceptional, inclusive education. We believe in social justice, collaboration and meaningful change, and we work intentionally to create the conditions for every individual to thrive.
Our culture is interconnected and people-centred: we listen, learn and co-create with our staff, pupils and communities. With deep expertise, strong relationships and flexible pathways for growth, we empower colleagues to use their voice, take intelligent risks and inspire for impact.
Joining us means becoming part of a community that challenges inequality, values everyone and shares widely what we learn. Together, we take education further—championing potential, nurturing ambition and building a future where everyone can flourish. If you want to work with purpose, passion and integrity, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Trust.
If our vision and values resonate with you, then apply now to be part of a community that is knowledgeable, empowered and committed to taking principled action in service to others. Join us on our mission to take education further and transform lives.
We hope you will take the next step and apply before the closing date of Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 9am.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate prior to the published closing date.
We’re passionate about diversity because it drives innovation, sparks creativity, and delivers better results.
Our goal? A workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the people and communities we serve. We value different experiences, perspectives, and expertise and we create an environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
Inclusive Recruitment
When we hire, we actively seek out diverse talent. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process? Just let us know—we’re here to help.
Flexible Working
We understand the importance of balancing work and life. That’s why we embrace flexibility. If you’d like to explore flexible working options, simply mention it in your application or at any stage of the process (and beyond). We’ll work with you to make it happen wherever possible.
Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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.
JOB PURPOSE
• Secure and maintain high quality learning and teaching in order that students are able to make progress and achieve to their potential as successful, resilient and independent learners
• Support the ethos and aims of Pioneer Educational Trust.
The position would suit someone who can work well under pressure whilst prioritising and working productively and efficiently. We are looking for a proactive, confident and reliable candidate with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic and a willingness to be adaptable and undertake a broad variety of tasks when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team at Foxborough Primary School. We are looking to appoint someone who has a "can do" attitude and is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic and diligent to support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing. Here’s what makes us different:
Flexible Working: We have been at the forefront of pioneering flexible working in schools since 2019 focusing on the presumption that flexible working can work unless there is a genuine operational reason that it cannot. This is achieved through our unique, transparent and inclusive flexible job design process. As a Department for Education Flexible Working Ambassador MAT, we share our expertise regionally and nationally.
Professional development: We are committed to the growth of all our colleagues. With our CPDL Wednesdays, all our staff have dedicated time for professional development and collaborative working, ensuring continuous improvement and shared best practices.
Positive work environment:Enjoy a supportive and enriching working environment with free refreshments, long service recognition, free annual flu vaccinations, and an Employee Assistance Programme offering advice on wellbeing, and more.
Exceptional leadership opportunities: We provide exceptional leadership development opportunities for all our staff, enabling all colleagues to flourish and be fulfilled.
Pioneer Summit: All staff attend our collaborative annual Pioneer Summit. A fun packed day of keynote speakers, workshops and activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues across the Trust and to recognise and celebrate our achievements.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BRING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF
More information about our school can be found by following this link:
https://www.foxboroughprimary.co.uk/
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we believe in providing an exceptional education to all children and young people. We prepare our learners to thrive at intrapersonal, interpersonal, societal, and global levels and through an outstanding curriculum, strong pastoral systems, and meaningful personal development, our learners' experience is inclusive, relational, and empowering.
At Pioneer Educational Trust, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a community, a career and a commitment to your wellbeing.
What our staff say:
“My line manager is on hand to help with support which has been really beneficial. I enjoy working with a variety of year groups and watching them succeed."
“I appreciate the openness of leadership to take on advice.”
“I appreciate the culture, the people in the school and the school and Trust leadership”
By becoming part of our amazing community of professionals you will also gain access to a number of excellent benefits.
At our Trust and Foxborough Primary School, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are pioneering, capable and courageous in our approach, committed to defying mediocrity and transforming lives through exceptional, inclusive education. We believe in social justice, collaboration and meaningful change, and we work intentionally to create the conditions for every individual to thrive.
Our culture is interconnected and people-centred: we listen, learn and co-create with our staff, pupils and communities. With deep expertise, strong relationships and flexible pathways for growth, we empower colleagues to use their voice, take intelligent risks and inspire for impact.
Joining us means becoming part of a community that challenges inequality, values everyone and shares widely what we learn. Together, we take education further—championing potential, nurturing ambition and building a future where everyone can flourish. If you want to work with purpose, passion and integrity, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Trust.
If our vision and values resonate with you, then apply now to be part of a community that is knowledgeable, empowered and committed to taking principled action in service to others. Join us on our mission to take education further and transform lives.
We hope you will take the next step and apply before the closing date of Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 9am.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate prior to the published closing date.
We’re passionate about diversity because it drives innovation, sparks creativity, and delivers better results.
Our goal? A workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the people and communities we serve. We value different experiences, perspectives, and expertise and we create an environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
Inclusive Recruitment
When we hire, we actively seek out diverse talent. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process? Just let us know—we’re here to help.
Flexible Working
We understand the importance of balancing work and life. That’s why we embrace flexibility. If you’d like to explore flexible working options, simply mention it in your application or at any stage of the process (and beyond). We’ll work with you to make it happen wherever possible.
Pioneer Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
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.