Class Teacher (KS1) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Bidvane; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding CPD opportunities

Supportive staff team

PPA at home

Job summary

Kennet Valley Primary School is seeking a permanent KS1 class teacher to join its primary teaching team. ECTs are welcome and applications from experienced teachers are encouraged. The role is based in Reading with a 32.5 hour week and a January 2027 start.

The school values inclusive teaching, supports pupil progress, and offers outstanding professional development and a positive, collaborative staff environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching that supports pupils’ learning and progress.
• Reflective approach to teaching and commitment to improvement.
• Willingness to share good practice and act on colleagues’ advice.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS1 class and support every child’s progress.
• Build a warm, respectful classroom ethos that values pupils’ effort and achievements.
• Reflect on teaching and work to improve practice.
• Share effective practice and put colleagues’ advice into practice.

Skills

Teaching progress

Reflective practice

Share best practice

Job description

Kennet Valley Primary School is recruiting a permanent KS1 class teacher, with ECTs welcome, for its primary teaching team. The role focuses on teaching pupils and supporting their progress in an inclusive school with high expectations and outdoor learning opportunities. Full- and part-time appointments are considered; the advert states 32.5 hours, with a January 2027 start. Shortlisted applicants must complete a criminal-records self-disclosure, and appointment is subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks, including online searches.

What the job involves

• Teach a KS1 class and support every child’s progress
• Build a warm, respectful classroom ethos that values pupils’ effort and achievements
• Reflect on teaching and work to improve practice
• Share effective practice and put colleagues’ advice into practice

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Teaching that supports pupils’ learning and progress
• Reflective approach to teaching and commitment to improvement
• Willingness to share good practice and act on colleagues’ advice

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal-records self-disclosure form for shortlisted candidates
• DBS check for successful candidates
• Other relevant employment checks, including online searches

Other

• Enthusiastic, approachable and positive attitude

What’s offered

• Outstanding continuing professional development opportunities
• Supportive staff team
• Commitment to work-life balance, including PPA at home