Classroom Teacher at John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Professional Development

Job summary

John Rankin Infant School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, seeks a Classroom Teacher on a fixed-term basis to join a nurturing infant environment in Newbury. The role supports high-aspiring learners and emphasizes safeguarding, assessment-informed planning and collaborative work with parents and carers.

The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with QTS (or pending), a reflective practitioner who can motivate young learners and foster teamwork and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS (or pending).
• Reflective practitioner with strong classroom practice.
• Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly effective, engaging lessons that secure strong progress for all pupils.
• Create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and close gaps in learning.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and uphold safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Motivate learners

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Reflective practice

Education

QTS (or pending)

Job description

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/JRIANS/21146

Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Primary

Location: Garford Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6EX

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade: MPR1 - UPR3

Hours Per Week: 6.5

Fixed Term End Date: Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 13th Nov, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): week commencing 16th November 2027

About This Role

John Rankin Infant School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive and high-aspiring infant school environment.

About the Role

• Plan and deliver highly effective, engaging lessons that secure strong progress for all pupils.
• Create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and close gaps in learning.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and uphold safeguarding at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

You will be committed to high expectations, inclusive practice and continuous professional development.

We Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher with QTS (or pending).
• A reflective practitioner with strong classroom practice.
• Someone who can motivate and inspire young learners.
• A professional who values teamwork, consistency and positive relationships.
• A teacher who is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking Trust.
• A positive school culture centred on high expectations and inclusion.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and professional learning.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

John Rankin School

The school where you grow and learn. Our job is not to prepare learners for something; our job is to help learners prepare themselves for anything. Life always bring challenge – we will develop brave and resilient individuals prepared for any every-changing world. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. John Rankin School

At the core of everything we do is our values, Courage, Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion and Composure.

Benefits

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including:

• Pension Scheme – Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave – Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day – One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event
• Professional Development – Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities
• Hybrid Working – Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox – Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points
• Wellbeing and Health – Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support and discount schemes
• Mental Health First Aid Support
• Recognition and Community – Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• Employee Referral Scheme

Additional Information

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Statement: Maiden Erlegh Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Maiden Erlegh Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact Details

• Aileen Rae
• 0163542376
• [e-mail]