Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA time with team

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Friendly pupils

Caring staff

Job summary

Reading Borough Council’s Southcote Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher for a fixed-term post from January 2027 to September 2027. This on-site, part-time role offers a 1.0 FTE workload within a supportive school team.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. The school actively promotes safeguarding, inclusion, and equity, with a commitment to professional development and a positive, collaborative culture among staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Raising standards

Motivate and inspire

Collaborate and develop

Job description

Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

Contract and Compensation

• Salary: £34,069 to £46,940 a year
• Hours: Part-time
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 10 Nov 2026
• Closing date: 24 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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

For more information please visit: www.southcoteprimary.co.uk or call 0118 937 5533 or email [e-mail] considered on receiptWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is foundThis 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. and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics

Benefits

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

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