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Reception Teacher

  • Required for September 2026
  • Permanent
  • FTE: 1.0 (Salary: Main-Upper Pay Scale)
  • Closing date: 15th May 2026 at noon

Spurcroft Primary School is an inclusive community primary school with high ambitions for our pupils and staff. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is enthusiastic about learning in Early Years and the importance of developing the whole child.

We offer:

  • A vibrant EYFS learning environment, both indoors and outdoors
  • An exciting curriculum based around our school vision of personal development, retention of knowledge and community links
  • Happy, confident and hard-working pupils who are keen to achieve
  • A friendly and dedicated staff team with a supportive Headteacher and Governing Board
  • A commitment to support staff professional development, work-life balance and wellbeing
  • A comprehensive and supportive ECT training package

We are seeking someone who:

  • Understands and enjoys working within the Early Years framework
  • Will promote and embody our school values
  • Is committed to high standards of teaching and child-centred learning and has high expectations of learning, outcomes and pupil behaviour
  • Is approachable, and an excellent communicator able to work in partnership with staff, parents and governors
  • Can create engaging and fun learning environments which stimulate curiosity, creativity and independence

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please email Gráinne McQuaid, Finance Officer, GMcQuaid@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk

Closing date: 15th May 2026 @ noon

Please note, applications will be considered upon receipt and the post may be filled before the final closing date.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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 (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Published
1 May 2026
Location
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Spurcroft Primary School

School Contact
Tel: 01635 871541
Email: office@spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
Web: www.spurcroft.w-berks.sch.uk
School Address
Spurcroft Road
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 3XX
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