St John’s Church of England Primary School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Class Teacher to start after Easter 2024 or September 2024

Our wonderful church school is looking to invite applications for Class Teachers to start from after Easter 2024 or September 2024. 

We are looking for kind and dedicated teachers who would like to join our lovely school. We are currently looking for those with interest in Year 2 or KS2, experience would be welcome but not essential.

At St John’s, our children really are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, interested and interesting! Here at St John’s, we are committed to building a professional and dynamic team who work hard and aim high, all within a context of love and care. 

Do you have the skill, experience and vision that we are looking for? 

Who are we looking for you if you're an:

 • An enthusiastic teacher. 

• A team player. 

• A keen and able communicator. 

• A positive attitude where someone strives to be the best they can be.

In return, our team can offer: 

• An empathetic and experienced leadership team with a wide range of expertise. 

• A firmly established ethos of caring for one another in our school family. 

• A commitment to professional development, and a belief in driving improvement. 

• A beautiful school building with an integrated Church – something quite wonderful to behold. 

• Dedicated car parking and a staff well-being package.

We can’t wait to meet you. Visits to school are welcome. For further information or to request a chat with the Headteacher please contact Mrs Sumbler by emailing hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk to arrange. If you are interested in this position, please apply to hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk  

Receptionist with Office Duties-Term Time Only.

Office Hours are 8.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Part time or full time considered-hours to be discussed at interview.

RG3 PT5 FTE £23,500 (pro rata)

We have an opportunity to join our administration and finance team as an Receptionist with Office Duties. At St John’s, our children really are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, interested and interesting!  Here at St John’s we are committed to building a professional and dynamic team who work hard and aim high, all within a context of love and care. The applicant will have:

•       recent & relevant experience of working with children (preferably in a school setting)

·         receptionist experience

•       evidence of  good numeracy and literacy skills

•       evidence of good ICT skills, preferably with knowledge of a school database system e.g. SIMS or Arbor

•       be a team player

•        the ability to communicate well with adults and pupils

•       be sensitive to children with special educational needs

•        a positive attitude

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

We can’t wait to meet you. Visits to school are welcome. For further information or to request a chat with the Headteacher please contact Mrs Sumbler by emailing hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk to arrange. If you are interested in this position, please apply to hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk  

Volunteering / placements at St John's CE Primary School

If you would be interested in volunteering at school or are looking for a placement, please complete the application form  and/or  email hr@stjohns.reading.sch.uk or contact the school office.