Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Class Teacher for Southcote Primary School in Reading. This fixed-term, full-time post runs January 2027 to September 2027 and offers 32.5 hours per week with built-in PPA time.

You will be a qualified teacher with a strong commitment to raising standards and the ability to inspire pupils and work collaboratively with colleagues.

ECTs welcome; safeguarding and positive relationships in school are essential.

Qualifications

• ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply
• Qualified teacher with strong commitment to raising standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to motivate pupils and staff

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to primary pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards and support professional development.
• Contribute to safeguarding and create a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Raising standards

Motivation and inspiration

Collaboration and development

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Job profile for Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School.

Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

Location: Reading 24/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £34,069 to £46,940 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Full time

Region Fixed-Term / Full-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Teaching, Youth Work

Date posted 10/11/2026

Job reference SCH3601

Attachments Teacher - Job Description.pdf

Job description

Fixed Term (January 2027 to September 2027) - Full time - 1.0 FTE

ECTs and experienced teachers welcome to apply

We have an exciting position for an enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly supportive team at Southcote School. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to raising standards
• The enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff
• A desire to collaborate and develop professionally

We offer:

• Guaranteed PPA time with your team weekly
• Continued professional development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team
• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• Supportive and caring staff

For more information please visit: www.southcoteprimary.co.uk or call 0118 937 5533 or email [e-mail]

Applications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

This 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 appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity.

We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics