Hawkedon Primary School is the largest Primary School in Wokingham. We are a nurturing, ambitious school where children are excited and challenged to achieve their full potential. We encourage children to develop enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. We support our staff as lifelong learners as well, sponsoring development in teaching, learning and leadership.
Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher
We invite applications from colleagues who are passionate about EYFS and the education of young children. We are looking to appoint an inspirational EYFS teacher to join our dedicated team, ensuring pupils have a positive start to their education and leave EYFS well prepared for the next stage of their education. The successful candidate will be experienced and confident in the EYFS framework and practices. This post is in addition to the "teacher" job description.
KS1 or KS2 Classroom Teacher
We are also seeking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Classroom Teacher. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed across the curriculum, delivering innovative and exciting teaching and learning.
We invite applications from colleagues who:
- Have a vision and passion for delivering a curriculum that inspires learners
- Teach with enthusiasm, energy and positivity
- Are ambitious and want to further their career
- Is a reflective practitioner open to new initiatives
- Have high expectations of their pupils and what they can achieve
In return we offer the following through our school and the Orchard Learning Alliance:
- Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn
- A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed with dedicated PPA and leadership time
- Significant support from experiences staff
- Excellent CPD packages in a 3-form entry school with opportunities to share good practice within the school and across the Trust to further develop your career
- Collaboration and workload sharing with other schools within the Trust
- A track record of attracting, nurturing and growing talent
- A commitment to good work/life balance
- An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
For further information, please see job description here.
All teachers welcome to apply including ECTs.
Salary range MPS/UPS based on experience.
Permanent, full-time (part-time will be considered).
Starting September 2024.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 7th May Interview date: Friday 10th May
Please also view the Orchard Learning Alliance website for more information: Welcome to Orchard Learning Alliance.
To apply, please download an application form below and return to vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk before the closing date. Please specify which position you are applying for.
Hawkedon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be DBS check 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.
Our recruitment policy can be found within our school 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.
