Class Teacher - St Martin's Primary

Reading Borough Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Reading is looking for a skilled and confident teacher to enhance student learning. The school offers small class sizes and well-planned professional development opportunities in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have high teaching standards and values that align with the school's Catholic ethos. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Excellent behavior management

Supporting staff team

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising student attainment.
• Values and supports a warm and caring ethos.
• Flexible in teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Teach in small class sizes focusing on individual students.
• Support and nurture children's learning.
• Participate in well-planned continuing professional development.

Skills

Enthusiastic teaching

High expectations for student attainment

Understanding children's learning processes

Good sense of humour

Flexible approach

Job description

We are a small Catholic primary school based in Caversham Park Village, Reading. We offer a rich and varied curriculum, and we are looking for a skilled and confident teacher to join our team and to help our children to thrive.

Our children are well-behaved and enthusiastic about learning and their parents are supportive and helpful. We have a very active Parent Staff Association which regularly organises community and fundraising events to support the school. St. Martins is a busy, happy place with lots going on!

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is an enthusiastic and excellent teacher with high expectations and a proven track record of raising attainment
• Understands how children learn best
• Knows what high standards look like and how to achieve them
• Has a good sense of humour and a flexible approach.
• Values and supports our school's warm and caring Catholic ethos no matter what your own faith background is

We can offer you:

• Small class sizes meaning that you can concentrate on the children as individuals
• Excellent behaviour so that you can focus on teaching and learning.
• Well planned CPD opportunities to help you to develop and thrive in your role.
• A friendly and supportive SLT and staff team.

To request an application form please contact the School Office on 01189 375544 or by email. Application packs are also available from our school website www.stmartinscaversham.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office.

To apply, please complete the application form and return to the school. Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews will follow shortly afterwards for shortlisted candidates. Closing date 13th October 2025.

St Martins Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Equal opportunities for all.