Hawkedon Primary School

Inclusion Lead (2 days teaching)

Salary range:  L3-L5 £52,301-£54,939 
Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)
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 an Inclusion Lead to champion our SEND provision.  This role will be part of our dedicated Senior Leadership Team and will be open to those teachers with a SEND qualification.

Main responsibilities will be:

• To ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND have equity of access to education at Hawkedon Primary School
• To contribute to the leadership of the school through participation in the implementation of policies, plans, targets and practices.
• To support in strategic planning for Inclusion provision at the school
• To secure and sustain effective teaching for individuals, groups and classes.
• Experience of leading, managing and work collaboratively with staff and pupils as appropriate
• To develop, monitor and control resources within the school.
• To contribute to the oversight of Safeguarding at the school
• To work alongside colleagues in the OLA and other external settings.

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
• Significant support from experienced staff
• Training opportunities for professional development within the school and the Trust
• Free childcare at our breakfast and after school club (for our employees’ children attending Hawkedon Primary School).
• Employers contribute to Teachers Pension of 28.6% (as of 1.4.24)

Full details can be found on the job description and person specification here. 

Tours of the school

Tours of the school prior to application are encouraged; please contact the school via vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk.

An application pack with further information is available on the school website - www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies/application-forms

Please also view the Orchard Learning Alliance website for more information: Welcome to Orchard Learning Alliance

Closing date: 9am, 22^nd April 2025  Interview date: 2^nd May 2025

KS2 Classroom Teacher

Salary range MPS 1-6, ECT’s very welcome to apply.
Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)
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 in our Key Stage 2 team.

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).
• Employers contribute to Teachers Pension of 28.6% (as of 1.4.24) 

What we, as a school, expect from the successful application:

• 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.

Full details can be found on the job description and person specification here.  

Tours of the school

Tours of the school prior to application are encouraged; please contact the school via vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk.

An application pack with further information is available on the school website - www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies/application-forms

Please also view the Orchard Learning Alliance website for more information: Welcome to Orchard Learning Alliance

Closing date: 12pm, 3^rd April 2025  Interview date:  25^th April 2025

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

Hawkedon Primary School is committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported. We are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.

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.