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Year 4 Class Teacher-Maternity Cover

St John's Church of England Primary School · Reading · Reading

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Maternity Cover Full Time - Year 4 Class Teacher

Start date 30th November 2026 Initially a fixed term contract until 21st July 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 4 Class Teacher position from 30th November 2026 for an initial fixed term contract until 21st July 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 hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5540 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.

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About this school

St John's Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
462
Avg teacher salary
£46,825
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.4:1
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Reading, Reading, RG1 3JN

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£34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
13 December 2026

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