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Teacher - Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Job details
Posting date: 09 June 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 July 2026
Location: Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4c4de79e-d326-4444-8eb1-aec7601f831f

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time - 1.0 FTE - Permanent - To start from 1st September 2026

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive community where children are placed at the heart of everything we do. Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher to join our team from September.

We are a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a high-quality education for all our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is eager to make a positive impact and contribute to a supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-time classroom teacher position (year group to be confirmed)
• Planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers.

What We’re Looking For:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent)
• Has a strong commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management skills
• Is enthusiastic, creative, and motivated
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional development
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• A friendly, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development

Should you wish to arrange a visit to our school or to request an application pack or for further information, please contact: Wendy Owen Admin Assistant – Adminasst@whitleypark.reading.sch.uk or 0118 937 5566 or visit: https://www.whitleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk/

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews scheduled. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is appointed.

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.

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.

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