KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | f5d96896-f7b7-4e69-a3c0-e1eb1f1d1f81 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative teacher.
• Demonstrate high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Be committed to fulfilling the school’s vision – to nurture and develop the extraordinary potential in every member of our school family
• Be committed to raising standards.
• Be an active and engaging team player who inspires both children and colleagues.
• Have prior experience of working across the primary age range with a proven record of good practice.
• Be sympathetic to, embracing and fully supportive of the school’s vision and Christian ethos.
• Exhibit positive attitude and a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We are an open and caring leadership team, highly committed to supporting the professional development of all staff.
We can offer successful applicants opportunities to:
• Play a part in the continuing development of our school supporting both personal and professional development.
• Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
• Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils who are keen to learn and achieve.
• Work within a strong, dynamic team in a stimulating & spacious environment; a well-resourced setting, both inside and outside.
• Make a difference and influence the learning of many.
• A strong, supportive and friendly team of fellow staff and governors.
Further details about the role
Further details and an application pack, can be found on the school website or email to the office address. To gain greater insight into our school family and provision, visits to the school are warmly encouraged and welcomed by appointment.
Closing date: Midday Monday 18th May 2026
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.
The successful candidate will:
• Be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative teacher.
• Demonstrate high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Be committed to fulfilling the school’s vision – to nurture and develop the extraordinary potential in every member of our school family
• Be committed to raising standards.
• Be an active and engaging team player who inspires both children and colleagues.
• Have prior experience of working across the primary age range with a proven record of good practice.
• Be sympathetic to, embracing and fully supportive of the school’s vision and Christian ethos.
• Exhibit positive attitude and a good sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We are an open and caring leadership team, highly committed to supporting the professional development of all staff.
We can offer successful applicants opportunities to:
• Play a part in the continuing development of our school supporting both personal and professional development.
• Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
• Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils who are keen to learn and achieve.
• Work within a strong, dynamic team in a stimulating & spacious environment; a well-resourced setting, both inside and outside.
• Make a difference and influence the learning of many.
• A strong, supportive and friendly team of fellow staff and governors.
Further details about the role
Further details and an application pack, can be found on the school website or email to the office address. To gain greater insight into our school family and provision, visits to the school are warmly encouraged and welcomed by appointment.
Closing date: Midday Monday 18th May 2026
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.