Vacancy for Reception (EYFS) Class Teacher

All teachers welcome to apply (including ECTs).
Salary is M1 to M6 based on experience.
Full time role, to start in September 2025.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th May 2025, 23:59

Sonning CE Primary School has a fantastic reputation that is fully deserved. It is a result of high academic achievement, our caring, nurturing environment and our Christian ethos. At Sonning, we aim to equip our children with the skills they need to make positive choices in everything they do. Like the wise man who built his house upon the rock (Matthew 7:24-25), our vision is "building strong foundations for the years ahead". 

As part of this, we build excellent relationships with each other; we are a team that looks out for each other and all share a desire to provide the very best education for pupils (academically, emotionally and socially) and ensure they build strong foundations for their time at school and beyond. 

Our recent Ofsted report has been published and described our school as “exceptional” – this is an opportunity to work in an incredibly supportive, dedicated and passionate team. 

Key details about the role

The role we are offering has the following key details:

• All teachers welcome to apply (including ECTs).
• Salary is M1 to M6 based on experience.
• Full time role, to start in September 2025.
• Our Trust follows the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document.

KEY DATES AND DETAILS FOR APPLYING

An application pack is available on the school website or by sending an application to our Operations Manager via email (operations@sonning.wokingham.sch.uk).

• Closing date for applications: Thursday 15^th May 2025, 23:59
• Interview date: Tuesday 20^th May 2025

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM WORKING WITH US

We are proud of our team and what we can offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we offer the following through our school and The Keys Academy Trust:

• A dedicated team who go above and beyond for each other.
• A commitment to your professional development, with a bespoke career pathway (both within Sonning and within our Trust) which includes locally-delivered NPQs (through our Trust delivery team), leadership opportunities (including leading subject areas or school improvement), and a comprehensive CPD package (including ECT training).
• Collaboration and workload sharing with other schools within the Trust.
• A vibrant, fun and welcoming staff and environment.
• An opportunity to develop yourself professionally by working with some of the best teachers within a safe and creative environment.
• The chance to be a part of our exciting and highly-commended curriculum design process and evidence-based practice.

Why are we different?

Working in a high-performing school like ours means that there is such clarity on vision, consistency in practice and confidence in processes that the school and its teams run smoothly, efficiently and with precision. We have honed our provision over the years and this allows us to innovate and be bold with our decisions, which we take with the pupils’ best interests at heart.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a passionate, hardworking and committed teacher to join our exceptional team. We are proud of our exciting curriculum and excellent standards (in class and out of class), and therefore are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• A strong teaching practitioner who has experience in EYFS (and, ideally, understanding of KS1).
• Someone who is committed to doing what it takes to help secure the best outcomes for pupils.
• A team player who enjoys working as part of a strong, supportive group and who thrives on being part of a hard-working environment.
• A commitment to the highest standards of achievement and behaviour.
• Someone who is an excellent communicator, who is committed to building strong relationships with all stakeholders.

LEARN MORE, BOOK A TOUR OR APPLY FOR THE ROLE!

Our website provides a vast amount of information, including full performance data, further curriculum details and our weekly newsletters to give you a sense of what happens each week. Visit our Vacancies page to find out how to apply for the role and be a part of our team. 

Sonning Church of England Primary School
Ligugé Way, Sonning, Berkshire RG4 6XF
www.sonning.wokingham.sch.uk
spsadmin@sonning.wokingham.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr P Sherwood

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced criminal records check. No agencies please.