Teachers (Maternity Cover) - Wilson Primary School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 2RW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Maternity Cover Teachers Required from November 2026 (Reception Teacher and Year 5 Teacher)Full Time - Fixed Term with potential for a permanent role

Join our team this November! We are seeking imaginative educators, bursting with energy, who are ready to inspire children and contribute to the continued success of our Federation.

We have two teaching positions available from November 2026:

• Reception Teacher

• Year 5 Teacher

These roles are initially offered on a fixed-term basis, with the potential for permanent opportunities within the Federation, subject to staffing requirements.

The ideal teacher is creative, energetic, and deeply committed to inspiring young learners. You bring fresh ideas, a willingness to try new approaches, and the confidence to lead engaging learning experiences. You are warm and nurturing, able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. With a secure understanding of the primary curriculum, you make learning joyful, purposeful, and accessible for every child. Above all, you are a team player with a positive mindset, ready to contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school environment.

What We Offer

• A dedicated and supportive staff team who collaborate and celebrate each other's strengths

• A positive, caring and forward-thinking environment where both pupils and staff feel valued

• A strong commitment to work-life balance, with meaningful wellbeing support

• Opportunities to help shape and contribute to the Federation's shared vision

• High-quality professional development across both schools

• Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love learning

• Supportive parents and governors working in partnership with the school

• A culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging fresh ideas in the classroom

What the school offers its staff

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit—come and experience first-hand what makes our Federation such an inspiring place to teach and grow.

Additional Information

Your employment will be with the Federation, and this role will be based at Wilson Primary School. However, you may be required to work at another location within the Federation, with a minimum of a terms notice of any change.

We reserve the right to interview candidates as applications are received, so early application is encouraged.

For more information please visit: https://www.wilsonprimary.co.uk/Vacancies-29012021132011/ or email recruitment@wilson.reading.sch.uk

For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

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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