Lower School Class Teacher

Start date: September 2025.
Contract: Full-time, fixed term (2 years).
Salary: MPS (Main Pay Scale).
Closing date: noon, Thursday 15 May 2025.

Are you an enthusiastic teacher looking to begin
or grow your career in a truly unique setting?

Read on…

We particularly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers, and the post offers an exceptional level of support for those starting out in the profession.

We can offer:

• Polite, curious, and enthusiastic children with very supportive parents
• A friendly, dynamic, and dedicated team
• A high degree of autonomy in your classroom, backed by strong team support
• A uniquely creative school structure, with lessons taught in groups of 20
• The opportunity to focus on teaching fewer subjects
• A beautiful village setting on the Oxfordshire/West Berkshire border— complete with alpacas as our nearest neighbours!
• A steady supply of tea and cake

The post is fixed term for two years in the first instance, due to expected staffing changes and succession planning. There may be potential for a permanent role beyond this, depending on school needs.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Thursday 15th May.
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May.

Our hiring process:

• You read this advert
• It piques your interest — you want to find out more
• You check out our website (www.whitchurchprimary.org.uk) or Twitter (@Whitchurch1) to see what makes us special
• You arrange a visit (or an online chat if you’re further away)
• You meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our setting
• You apply, get shortlisted, and come to interview!

Whitchurch Primary School
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EJ
Telephone: 0118 984 2347
Email: office@whitchurchprimary.org.uk 

Safeguarding commitment: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The successful candidate will be subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance.