St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Tilehurst

✨ We’re Hiring at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School ✨

Are you a passionate and inspiring teacher ready to make a real difference? We are looking for a Full Time Class Teacher (Fixed Term – 1 Year) to join our wonderful school community from September 2026.

At St Paul’s, we are proud of our strong Catholic ethos, our supportive team, and most importantly, our fantastic children who love to learn. This is a special opportunity to be part of a school where faith, love and learning are at the heart of everything we do.

💙 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – we would love to show you what makes our community so special.

📅 Application deadline: Tuesday 12th May
📅 Interview date: Tuesday 19th May

For more information or to request an application pack, please contact the school or visit our website.

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Our Year 3 boys finishes 3rd in their football tournament on a glorious Friday afternoon. They represented the school wonderfully and played with real JOY!

We are pleased to share that we still have a limited number of places available for Reception 2026 at St Paul’s Catholic Primary School. If you did not receive your first choice school and would like to explore what we have to offer, we would warmly welcome you to visit us. Come and see our caring community, strong values, and wonderful learning environment in action. Please contact the school office on 0118 942 2003 or [email protected] to arrange a tour.

✨ Deputy Headteacher Opportunity – St Paul’s Catholic Primary School ✨

We are seeking to appoint a faith-filled, compassionate and ambitious leader to serve as our next Deputy Headteacher.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an aspiring Deputy Headteacher — someone who may currently be an Assistant Headteacher, Phase Leader or experienced middle leader and is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

At St Paul’s, the Deputy Headteacher plays a vital role in the life of our joyful school community, helping to ensure that every child is known, loved and supported to flourish.

We are looking for someone who:
• is committed to the mission of Catholic education
• has a deep love for children and families
• leads with integrity, warmth and compassion
• is ready to grow into strategic leadership

In return, we offer a supportive and faith-filled community with strong professional development and the opportunity to grow into a confident and impactful school leader.

📅 Closing date: Midday, Monday 16th March
📅 Interviews: Tuesday 24th March

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

You can find full details and the application pack here:
🔗 https://www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/page/?title=Deputy+Headteacher+%2D+FT+or+0%2E8&pid=806&action=saved

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✨ We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team! ✨

St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Tilehurst, is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to work in our Early Years setting from Monday 13th April.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a caring, supportive Catholic school community where children are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and none.

🕒 20 hours per week
📅 Fixed-term until 31st August 2026
💼 C3–C5 pay range (term-time only, pro rata)

👉 Apply via our website or Teaching Vacancies:
🔗 https://www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/page/?title=Part+Time+Teaching+Assistant&pid=805

🔗 https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/part-time-teaching-assistant-01956b30-8726-4c5c-a39e-84aca18d100c

🗓 Closing date: Wednesday 11th February at 12 noon
🗣 Interviews: Monday 23rd February

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🎄 Thank You for Your Incredible Generosity 🎄

A huge thank you to our wonderful parents, families, and children for the truly generous donations to the Royal Berkshire Hospital Giving Tree, organized by our wonderful Mini Vinnies group 💚

As you can see in the photo, the gifts are all ready and waiting to be collected from Meadway Sports Centre, before making their way to patients at the hospital. These thoughtful presents will be opened on Christmas Day, helping to bring comfort, joy, and smiles to those who need it most.

Your kindness and community spirit mean more than words can say, and will make a real difference to so many this Christmas. Thank you for showing such compassion and generosity — we are incredibly proud of our school community.

🌟 Thinking about St Paul’s for September 2026?
We would love to welcome you into our school family!

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our recent open days — it has been wonderful meeting so many of you and sharing what makes St Paul’s Catholic Primary School such a warm, nurturing, and joyful community.

✨ Did you miss our open days? Or would you like to visit again?
Our invitation is open to all families — whether you’ve visited before or are considering St Paul’s for the first time. We are delighted to offer individual tours, giving you the chance to see our school in action, meet our staff, and ask any questions you may have as you make this important decision for your child.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Remember to submit your primary school application through your local authority portal by this date.

✝️ Applying on faith grounds?
Please also complete a Supplementary Information Form (available on our website or from the school office) and return it to us by 15th January.

📞 Need help or want to book a visit?
Our friendly office team is here to support you every step of the way.
Call us on 0118 942 2003 or email us at [email protected]

Today we were delighted to welcome Olivia Bailey, MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire, to St Paul’s Catholic Primary School as part of our UK Parliament Week activities! 🇬🇧✨

Our Year 5 and 6 pupils have been learning all about how Parliament works, what MPs do, and how we can all play a part in shaping our country. Olivia spoke passionately about her work, answered lots of thoughtful questions from the children, and even shared a bit about what she enjoys doing at home — including cooking and watching TV!

The pupils were excited, engaged, and inspired throughout the visit — a fantastic way to bring their learning to life! 🌟

Thank you, Olivia, for spending time with us and helping our pupils understand democracy in action. 👏

🏆 Football Tournament Success! ⚽
Yesterday, 7 boys from Years 3 and 4 represented St Paul's at a tournament held at the Madejski Stadium Dome, run by the Reading FC Community Team.
The boys were absolutely fantastic - showing excellent sportsmanship throughout and winning 3 of their matches! They represented our school wonderfully and had a brilliant time.
A huge thank you to the staff who accompanied them and made this opportunity possible.
Well done boys - we're so proud of you! 💚
Stay tuned for updates on more sporting events and tournaments coming up this term. There are lots of exciting opportunities ahead for our pupils!

🌟 OPEN DAYS AT ST PAUL'S - Don't Miss Out! 🌟
Following our Outstanding CSI inspection , we're thrilled to open our doors and show you what makes St Paul's Catholic Primary School so special.
Join us for a tour:
📅 Monday 18th November (10am)
📅 Thursday 28th November (10am)
📅 Monday 9th December (10am)
📅 Monday 6th January (2pm)
✨ What to expect:

Meet our wonderful children and inspiring staff
Tour our vibrant learning spaces
Discover our strong Catholic ethos in action
Learn about our Reception 2026 intake

We believe in nurturing every child from all beliefs, cultures and backgrounds - everyone is welcome here! 💙
Spaces are limited - Register now via the link in our bio or contact the school office: https://www.stpauls.w-berks.sch.uk/page/?title=Contact&pid=2
Can't make these dates? Call us on 0118 942 2003 to arrange a personal visit.

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