KS1/KS2 Class teacher - Oxford Road Community School
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6b9e32e0-3f79-468e-9dd4-3f29fc34f1da |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required for September 2026
Join our team this September!
We need imaginative educators bursting with energy, ready to inspire children and lead exciting new initiatives.
The ideal teacher is creative, energetic, and deeply committed to inspiring young learners. They bring fresh ideas, a willingness to try new approaches, and the confidence to lead engaging initiatives that enrich the school community. They are warm, nurturing, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. With a strong grasp of the primary curriculum, they know how to make learning joyful, purposeful, and accessible for every child. Above all, they’re a team player with a positive mindset, ready to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative school environment.
The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.
We can offer you:• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and celebrate each other’s strengths.• A positive, caring and forward‑thinking atmosphere, where children and adults feel valued and inspired.• A strong commitment to work–life balance, with wellbeing initiatives that genuinely make a difference.• Opportunities to play an active part in shaping the shared vision of the Federation, helping to drive exciting ideas forward.• Professional development across both schools, supporting growth at every stage of your career.• A highly empowering ECT induction programme, designed to build confidence, nurture talent, and set new teachers up for success.• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils, eager to learn and thrive in a creative, nurturing environment.• Supportive parents and governors, who work in partnership with the school to champion children’s achievements.• A culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging staff to try new approaches and bring fresh ideas to the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
See the difference for yourself—book a visit and discover why our school is a fantastic place to grow your teaching career.
Your employment is with the Federation and the role will be at Oxford Road. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work
Closing date is Wednesday 6th May 2026 with interviews Week beg 11th May 2026To apply, please complete an application form available from our websiteshttps://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/and return torecruitment@wilson.reading.sch.ukFor the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
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.
Required for September 2026
Join our team this September!
We need imaginative educators bursting with energy, ready to inspire children and lead exciting new initiatives.
The ideal teacher is creative, energetic, and deeply committed to inspiring young learners. They bring fresh ideas, a willingness to try new approaches, and the confidence to lead engaging initiatives that enrich the school community. They are warm, nurturing, and able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. With a strong grasp of the primary curriculum, they know how to make learning joyful, purposeful, and accessible for every child. Above all, they’re a team player with a positive mindset, ready to contribute to a vibrant, collaborative school environment.
The roles would suit ECTs or experienced teachers.
We can offer you:• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively and celebrate each other’s strengths.• A positive, caring and forward‑thinking atmosphere, where children and adults feel valued and inspired.• A strong commitment to work–life balance, with wellbeing initiatives that genuinely make a difference.• Opportunities to play an active part in shaping the shared vision of the Federation, helping to drive exciting ideas forward.• Professional development across both schools, supporting growth at every stage of your career.• A highly empowering ECT induction programme, designed to build confidence, nurture talent, and set new teachers up for success.• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils, eager to learn and thrive in a creative, nurturing environment.• Supportive parents and governors, who work in partnership with the school to champion children’s achievements.• A culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging staff to try new approaches and bring fresh ideas to the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
See the difference for yourself—book a visit and discover why our school is a fantastic place to grow your teaching career.
Your employment is with the Federation and the role will be at Oxford Road. You may however be required to work at another location within the Federation and you will receive 4 weeks minimum notice of any change to your location of work
Closing date is Wednesday 6th May 2026 with interviews Week beg 11th May 2026To apply, please complete an application form available from our websiteshttps://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/and return torecruitment@wilson.reading.sch.ukFor the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
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.