Class Teacher

One day per week to teach Modern Foreign Languages.
From September 2025 at Mortimer St. Mary’s Junior School.
Closing date: noon, Thursday 4 September 2025.

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher to join our happy and successful Federation. This teaching role will involve the planning and delivery of the KS2 Modern Foreign Languages curriculum. 

The successful applicant must:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience, enthusiasm and competence of teaching a foreign language. eg. Spanish or French, but another language would be considered
• be a creative and inspiring teacher
• be resilient and motivated with very high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• be well organised, able to plan and assess effectively 
• have effective behaviour management skills
• be passionate about learning and teaching
• be committed to the success of all of our children
• be a team player with a good sense of humour
• be able to inspire learning and support emotional wellbeing

We can offer:

• A Federation committed to inclusive education and success for all
• Happy and positive children, who are confident and curious learners
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Supportive and ambitious Senior Leadership Team, and Governing Body
• Attractive and well-resourced learning environment
• A commitment to furthering your professional development 
• A strong partnership with parents, governors and the church 
• Excellent CPD opportunities across the Federation

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Lorraine Read, School Business Manager, to arrange an appointment, or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Clare Beswick, Executive Headteacher.

Closing date: Thursday 4th September 2025 12 noon.
Interviews: Will be held during the week of 8th September 2025.

The Mortimer Federation of St. John's and St. Mary's
The Street, Mortimer, Reading RG7 3RD
Tel: 0118 933 2491/0118 933 2242
email: officemsm@mortimerschools.org
Executive Headteacher: Mrs C Beswick

The Mortimer Federation of St. John’s and St. Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.