Year 6 Class teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational federation in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional for maternity cover in Year 6 from May 2026 until July 2027. This position offers opportunities for long-term stability and career growth. Ideal candidates will be motivated, creative, and committed to fostering exceptional pupil achievement within a supportive and inclusive environment. The role emphasizes work-life balance and personal development, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in education.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and hardworking individual.
• Aptitude for promoting exceptional pupil achievement.
• Willingness to contribute to a vibrant school community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and support pupil achievement.
• Work within a supportive team and engage with the school community.
• Contribute to shaping the vision of the school.

Skills

Passionate about delivering high-quality learning

Creative and adaptable

Committed to community involvement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Maternity cover (1 year) from May 2026 with potential for a permanent role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a highly motivated, caring, and creative professional to join our team. This role is advertised as maternity cover for Year 6 from May 2026 until July 2027; however, from September 2026, there may be an opportunity to move to a different year group, offering long‑term stability and career growth within our Federation.

Across the Federation, we are committed to high aspirations and inspiring pupils. Adults and children work together to create an environment in which everyone can flourish and achieve their true potential, both academically and socially. Our core values unite and empower everyone to gain confidence, take risks, and seize opportunities to excel in an ever‑changing world.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A team of dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A positive, caring, and forward‑thinking school environment.
• Strong commitment to work‑life balance and staff wellbeing initiatives.
• The chance to play an active role in shaping the shared vision of our Federation.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and self‑development across both schools.

Are You…

• Highly motivated and hardworking?
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality learning and promoting exceptional pupil achievement?
• Creative, adaptable, and able to bring a sense of humour to your work?
• Committed to contributing to the life of our vibrant school community?

If you are keen to work within a school community which celebrates cultural diversity, values community, and strives to provide the very best opportunities for every child—coupled with exciting prospects for personal development—then our Federation could be the place for you!

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school and experience our vibrant learning community first‑hand — come and see what makes us an inspiring place to teach and grow.

Closing date is Friday 6th February 2026 with interviews week beginning 9th February 2026.

To apply, please complete an application form available from our websites

https://oxfordroad.reading.sch.uk/News/Vacancies/

and return to

[e-mail]

For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.