01635 42129
Thank you for showing an interest in joining us at Firtree Primary. Please take a look at the information below to see our current vacancies, and those across the Newbury Academy Trust.
Class Teacher
Early Years – Year 6
Required from September 2026
Salary: Main Pay Scale – Upper Pay Scale
ECTs encouraged to apply
Golden Hello and relocation costs offered
This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree School, a vibrant, successful oversubscribed primary school in the Newbury Academy Trust. We are ambitious for our pupils and are seeking to appoint an inspirational Class Teacher who makes a difference. In return, we invest in your career, provide a bespoke CPD package, a comprehensive staff benefits package and for suitable candidates, we support relocation costs of up to £2,000 and a potential golden hello of up to £5,000 for those with a First-Class Honours degree.
The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed across the curriculum with a proven track record in delivering and modelling innovative and exciting teaching and learning.
We invite applications from colleagues who are:
We would encourage you to visit the school to see the fabulous facilities and environment for yourself and to meet our team. Application is by application form and supporting letter to Mr Mike Steer, Headteacher (designate), HR@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org, the former to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Your letter should outline your experience to date and what you could offer Fir Tree School.
Further details can be obtained from the Fir Tree School Office on 01635 42129, by email to office@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org or visit the school’s website at: www.firtreeschool.co.uk
Safeguarding Statement
Fir Tree Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February
Interviews: week beginning Monday 2nd March
Please note: The Trust reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
School Crossing Patrol
Salary: Grade B2 ~ £22,366 fte
Actual Salary: £2,550 per annum
Term-Time Only / 5 hours per week Monday to Friday (30 minutes at either end of the school day)
Fir Tree Primary is a happy, nurturing school, where children are inspired and challenged to achieve their full potential. As part of the Newbury Academy Trust, Fir Tree enjoys the benefits of being in a fully supportive family of schools. Fir Tree children are challenged to think, learn, believe and achieve through a creative curriculum.
This is an excellent opportunity to join Fir Tree School, a vibrant 3-11 Primary school and Nursery within the Newbury Academy Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safe passage of children crossing the road at specified times at the start and end of the school day, supervising the designated safe crossing location.
Applicants should have an understanding of road use and traffic awareness, as they will be controlling and directing traffic at the crossing point for the purpose of a safer route for children on their journey to and from school.
The successful candidate will be required to attend training prior to the post start date in September, to include specific School Crossing Patrol training and safeguarding training. Uniform and equipment will be provided.
Application is by letter and application form to the Headteacher, the latter to include the names and addresses of two appropriate referees. Further details can be obtained from the School Office by email to office@firtree.newburyacademytrust.org
The school has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
We are currently looking for individuals with the following knowledge and experience to strengthen our governance across the Trust:
For further information, please contact clerk@newburyacademytrust.org
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