Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcote Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher to join our friendly, supportive team for a fixed-term appointment from January 2027 to September 2027. The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher and will contribute to high standards and an engaging learning environment.

We offer guaranteed PPA time with your team weekly, continued professional development opportunities, and a collaborative leadership team, with enthusiastic pupils and a caring staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with current teaching certification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to raising standards and inspiring pupils.
• Desire to collaborate and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Class Teacher lessons and manage a classroom.
• Contribute to school development and team collaboration.
• Engage in safeguarding and promote pupil wellbeing.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and performance cycles.

Job description

Class Teacher - Southcote Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its 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

Commitment to safeguarding

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.