Reception Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 28 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1PH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | bfdeb2f8-775d-4a79-9ada-3fd92864495d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Reception Teacher
We wish to appoint a passionate and driven Early Years Class Teacher to join our friendly, inclusive, and welcoming 3-form-entry school. The postholder would join our Reception Team. Applications from ambitious and driven Early Career Teachers (ECTs), wishing to join an aspirational and supportive team, are warmly welcomed.
The successful applicant will be energetic, passionate, and ambitious, maintaining the highest expectations of all children, in line with our school vision ‘Better Never Stops’. They will skilfully work in partnership with other teachers, LSAs and other professionals to ensure the best provision and achieve the best outcomes for our pupils. Experience of, or an interest in, Pie Corbett’s Talk for Writing approach would be desirable, as the school is a Training Centre and we welcome visitors regularly to share strong practice.
The post holder will possess excellent communication skills and a clear commitment to their own professional development. In return, we can offer you a warm and welcoming ethos, a well-equipped environment and a supportive Governing Board, staff team, and parent body. Staff speak very highly of the professional learning opportunities they are given at Penn Wood, and you would join a team where high standards of teaching, learning and professionalism are shared and valued.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A supportive and collaborative environment where you will ‘matter’ and your contributions will be valued.
• A comprehensive programme of professional learning and bespoke coaching to ensure success in your role.
• An excellent book-led curriculum with embedded approaches rooted in Pie Corbett’s Talk for Writing
• A team of expert specialist teachers, a highly-effective LSA team and on-site IT support
• A well-resourced building with a library, computing suite, Art and Design Studio, extensive outdoor spaces including a woodland and field.
Further details about the role
How to Apply: For more information and to download the application pack, please visit our school website at: http://www.pennwood.slough.sch.uk/. Completed forms should be sent to: recruitment@pennwood.slough.sch.uk ensuring that you carefully address the criteria in the Person Specification when writing your supporting statement. Please note that candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview on receipt of applications.
Safeguarding Statement: Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. Rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as other relevant pre-employment checks. This will include verifying references, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Safeguarding and child protection will be explored as part of the recruitment process, including at interview. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and any gaps in employment history will be scrutinised. Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all safeguarding checks. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all children and will take immediate action to address any concerns
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.
Reception Teacher
We wish to appoint a passionate and driven Early Years Class Teacher to join our friendly, inclusive, and welcoming 3-form-entry school. The postholder would join our Reception Team. Applications from ambitious and driven Early Career Teachers (ECTs), wishing to join an aspirational and supportive team, are warmly welcomed.
The successful applicant will be energetic, passionate, and ambitious, maintaining the highest expectations of all children, in line with our school vision ‘Better Never Stops’. They will skilfully work in partnership with other teachers, LSAs and other professionals to ensure the best provision and achieve the best outcomes for our pupils. Experience of, or an interest in, Pie Corbett’s Talk for Writing approach would be desirable, as the school is a Training Centre and we welcome visitors regularly to share strong practice.
The post holder will possess excellent communication skills and a clear commitment to their own professional development. In return, we can offer you a warm and welcoming ethos, a well-equipped environment and a supportive Governing Board, staff team, and parent body. Staff speak very highly of the professional learning opportunities they are given at Penn Wood, and you would join a team where high standards of teaching, learning and professionalism are shared and valued.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A supportive and collaborative environment where you will ‘matter’ and your contributions will be valued.
• A comprehensive programme of professional learning and bespoke coaching to ensure success in your role.
• An excellent book-led curriculum with embedded approaches rooted in Pie Corbett’s Talk for Writing
• A team of expert specialist teachers, a highly-effective LSA team and on-site IT support
• A well-resourced building with a library, computing suite, Art and Design Studio, extensive outdoor spaces including a woodland and field.
Further details about the role
How to Apply: For more information and to download the application pack, please visit our school website at: http://www.pennwood.slough.sch.uk/. Completed forms should be sent to: recruitment@pennwood.slough.sch.uk ensuring that you carefully address the criteria in the Person Specification when writing your supporting statement. Please note that candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview on receipt of applications.
Safeguarding Statement: Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. Rigorous safeguarding procedures are in place, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as other relevant pre-employment checks. This will include verifying references, identity, and the right to work in the UK. Safeguarding and child protection will be explored as part of the recruitment process, including at interview. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, and any gaps in employment history will be scrutinised. Any offer of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of all safeguarding checks. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all children and will take immediate action to address any concerns
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.