Class Teacher (KS1) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennet Valley Primary School is seeking an outstanding KS1 Class Teacher to start January 2027. The post is permanent with options for full-time or part-time appointments, and ECTs are welcome.

The successful candidate will foster a warm, inclusive ethos, be reflective and committed to continuous improvement, and enjoy working with enthusiastic, collaborative staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• Be a warm, reflective KS1 teacher committed to high standards.
• Able to share good practice and implement guidance from colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, approachable and maintain a positive attitude.
• ECTs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a warm, respectful ethos with pupils where every child’s effort and achievement is valued.
• Be a good teacher who reflects and strives to improve and move forward.
• Be enthusiastic, approachable and open to developing practice through colleagues’ advice.

Job description

Class Teacher (KS1) - Kennet Valley Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent post - Full time and Part time positions considered – ECT’s welcome.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding class KS1 teacher from January 2027.The successful candidate will:

• Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where every child’s efforts and achievements are valued, and take pride in these.
• Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to improve and move forward.
• Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive attitude.
• Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be open to developing this through implementing the advice of colleagues.

We are offering you:

• The opportunity to work in a ‘good’ school
• An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
• A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do.
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• Our school is on an exciting upwards trajectory supported by a talented and friendly SLT team
• Outstanding CPD opportunities
• Strong commitment to work life balance include PPA at home

Kennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors and positive links with our Local Authority.

There are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity for a hard working individual, who is committed to the progress of every child.

Applications considered on receipt

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.