Class Teacher-Maternity Cover
St John's Church of England Primary School, Reading, South East
£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)
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About the job
Maternity Cover Full Time - Year 1 Class Teacher
Start date 3rd November 2026 Initially a fixed term contract until 5th November 2027
ECTs, Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale Teachers are welcome to apply!
Join Our Wonderful Team at St John’s CE Primary School, Reading!
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity? St John’s Church of England Primary School, a welcoming and nurturing church school, is inviting applications for a Maternity Cover Year 1 Class Teacher position from 3rd November 2026 (or as soon after this date) for an initial fixed term contract until 5th November 2027.
Why Join St John’s?
At St John’s, our children are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, engaged, and eager to learn! We are committed to fostering a professional, dynamic, and supportive team where high standards are met with warmth and care. St John’s has recently been graded with three ‘Strong’ areas in its Ofsted inspection in July 2026 and celebrates the strength of our very special school.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for an inspiring and compassionate teacher who is:
Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching
A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Committed to fostering a positive learning environment
Dedicated to personal and professional growth
What We Offer:
In return, we provide:
A supportive and experienced leadership team
A strong ethos of care and collaboration within our school family
Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression
A beautiful school setting with an integrated church - a truly special place to work
Dedicated car parking and a comprehensive staff well-being package
How to Apply:
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so don’t miss this opportunity to become part of our fantastic team!
We look forward to welcoming an exceptional teacher to our school community.
To find out more information email (email address on the original advert) or call (phone number on the original advert)or visit: https://www.stjohns.reading.sch.uk/work-with-us
Applications will be reviewed on receipt
St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.
About St John's Church of England Primary School
- Type of school
- Academy converter, Church of England
- Phase
- Primary, with nursery classes
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 454 (room for 420)
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- Local authority
- Reading
- Address
- 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, RG1 3JN
Ofsted report card, inspected 14 July 2026
- Safeguarding standards
- Met
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
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