Job Description
Year 4 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (September 2025 - July 2026)\n\nLocation: Reading, Berkshire\n Contract: Full-time, Fixed-term (One Academic Year)\n Start Date: September 2025\n Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)\n\nOur client, a small, close-knit junior school in Reading, is seeking a Year 4 Class Teacher to join their team for a maternity cover role from September 2025. With just four classes, this school offers a truly supportive and collaborative environment where teachers and pupils thrive.\n\nAbout the School:\n\nRooted in the values of Love, Respect, and Forgiveness, the school is committed to providing an inspirational and high-quality education. Through an engaging and challenging curriculum, they work closely with families to nurture, challenge, and inspire every child.\n\nThe Role:\n\nPlan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire a love of learning.\n\nCreate a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where every child can reach their full potential.\n\nWork collaboratively with a small, supportive team of dedicated educators.\n\nFoster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues to enhance learning outcomes.\n\nUphold the school's values and contribute to its community-focused ethos.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate:\n\nHolds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).\n\nHas experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 4.\n\nIs passionate about delivering high-quality education in a nurturing environment.\n\nValues teamwork and collaboration within a small-school setting.\n\nDemonstrates strong communication skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with pupils and families.\n\nWhy Join This School?\n\n✔ Small class sizes with a real sense of community.\n ✔ Supportive leadership and a collaborative teaching team.\n ✔ A school that values creativity, innovation, and excellence in education.\n ✔ An opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child-focused setting.\n\nHow to Apply:\n\nIf you're an enthusiastic teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!\n\nApply now to take the next step in your teaching career.\n\nIf this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles.
If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!\n\nIf you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.\n\nDunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work.
This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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