Classroom Teacher (Part-time)
MPS/UPS, ECT's very welcome to apply
Permanent, part-time
Starting September 2025
Hawkedon Primary School, part of the Orchard Learning Alliance, is an excellent, three-form entry school in Lower Earley, Reading.
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Classroom Teacher to join our team of dedicated and passionate teaching staff.
What you will gain from working at Hawkedon:
- Being part of a school which fosters an environment of Belonging, Kindness and Ambition in all we do
- Training opportunities for professional development within the school and the Trust as well as chances to participate in national CPD awards
- Collaboration and shared planning across the year group with experienced staff
- The opportunity to work in a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community
- A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed with dedicated PPA time, which may be taken off-site
- Free childcare at our breakfast and after school club (for our employees' children attending Hawkedon Primary School).
What we, as a school, expect from the successful applicant:
- A strong commitment to providing an excellent education in a secure and supportive environment
- Willingness to develop professionally and gain new skills/experience
- Enthusiasm, positivity and a passion for learning.
Please see full job description here.
Tours of the school
Tours of the school prior to application are encouraged; please contact the school via vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk.
Please also review the Orchard Learning Alliance website for more information: Welcome to Orchard Learning Alliance
Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
Hawkedon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant with be DBS checked and need two strong references. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applicants from under-represented groups.
Hawkedon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and two strong references.
Our recruitment policy can be found within our policies page here.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- communicating and promoting vacancies
- offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health
- condition, enabling them to stay in work
- at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
Why Work at Hawkedon Primary School?
Hawkedon is a wonderful place to work. It is well resourced, has a supportive and friendly atmosphere and the most fantastic children.
Should you decide to work at the school, we will invest in you fully to ensure that you develop in whatever role you are in, and will provide you with an induction programme tailored to your needs.
If you are an Early Career Teacher, you will receive a comprehensive programme of support from UCL and a trained mentor, who will guide you through your first 2 years of teaching.
Hawkedon is a large school that has a staffing structure that allows for promotional opportunities. Many of the school's Heads of Year have progressed from class teacher roles and there are also opportunities for you to engage in further development such as National Professional Qualifications.
"Working at Hawkedon as an Early Careers Teacher has allowed me to thrive in a nurturing environment with a team of colleagues who value my opinion and support me with my journey of being a new teacher. Our Hawkedon family has given me the confidence in my abilities and fosters a culture of ambition. I have been very lucky to work at Hawkedon as my first school surrounded by friendly staff, children and parents and I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing how the rest of my journey here progresses." Hannah, ECT.
