We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting class teacher role, in our growing school. Starting in September 2026
The successful applicant will be well supported and join a team of teachers who are all committed to positive continuing professional development opportunities. St Paul's CofE Infant School & Nursery is expanding to a primary school from September 2025 with some new school buildings and facilities.
Our new purpose built learning environment includes:
- A Nurture Farm
- Forest School
- Full Size Football Pitch
- Practical Room for DT and Science
- Spacious School Grounds
Our provision includes:
- Nurture and ELSA provision
- Supportive school community
- Experience rich curriculum
- A community focussed Nursery
- Strong links to local secondary schools and St Paul's Church
We are an aspirational and values led school, who are proud of our recent Ofsted which noted:
‘Courage, compassion and community’ are the values at the heart of this inclusive school. Everyone at the school wants the very best for pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils benefit greatly from the improved school curriculum. They are now achieving well.
The youngest children get off to a flying start. They learn routines quickly and how to manage their emotions effectively. Pupils are happy and feel safe and secure. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils’ physical and mental well-being is a priority. Pupils trust staff to help with any worries or disagreements. They understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
Responsibilities
Subject to the policies and procedures of the school, the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Headteachers shall direct having reasonable regard to overall workload related to the following categories:
- Teaching a class and planning all necessary work accordingly
- Developing the school curriculum
- Assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils
- Preparing pupils for assessment
- Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
- Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
- Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
- Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
- Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
- Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school
Please take a moment to visit the school website to learn a bit more about our school. Visits to the school by prospective applicants are strongly encouraged.
The school reserves the right to interview and, if appropriate, to appoint a candidate to this role before the closing date and so early application is strongly advised.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to make a self-declaration in respect of criminal records and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
St Paul's CofE Infant School, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.