Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

ECT mentorship

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Christ the King Catholic Primary School in Whitley, Reading, invites applications for a Class Teacher on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. The role is full-time (1.0 FTE) with potential extension, supporting an inclusive Catholic ethos and a caring staff team.

Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome. CPD opportunities and a supportive mentoring programme are provided to help you grow in a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
• Must be able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging learning activities.
• Support all children to achieve and reach their potential.
• Contribute to an inclusive school ethos and CPD initiatives.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Lesson planning

Engaging learners

Assessment

Job description

Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School

Required for January 2027 - This is a fixed-term contract till 31st August 2027 with the possibility of an extension - Full time 1.0 FTE

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at Christ the King!

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 261 pupils, including an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP).

We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King. If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!

Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

We are looking for someone who is:

• highly motivated, cheerful and energetic
• able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning
• committed to the fact that all children can achieve
• supportive of our Catholic ethos (you do not have to be a Catholic to apply).

We can offer you:

• children who like school and enjoy learning
• a friendly and supportive staff team
• a good programme of CPD, including a good ECT mentorship
• a strong inclusive ethos
• a commitment to a good work/life balance.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £32,916 to £51,048 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Reading, RG2 8LX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary