Class Teacher - St Martins Catholic Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A small Catholic primary school in Caversham Park Village, Reading, is seeking a Primary School Teacher for September 2025. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to high standards of teaching. The school offers small class sizes, excellent behavior, and supportive staff, fostering a warm and engaging learning environment.

Benefits

Small class sizes

Well-planned CPD opportunities

Friendly and supportive staff

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising attainment.
• Ability to understand how children learn best.
• Supports the school's Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support children in a small class setting.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Engage with the parent community.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Excellent teaching

High expectations

Flexibility

Understanding of child learning

Job description

Job Opening: Primary School Teacher (September 2025)

Required for September 2025 | Permanent, Full-time, 1.0 FTE

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

Our children are well-behaved and enthusiastic learners, supported by a helpful and engaged parent community. Our active Parent Staff Association regularly organizes community and fundraising events to support the school. St. Martins is a vibrant, happy environment with many activities.

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, regardless of personal faith background

We Can Offer You:

• Small class sizes, enabling focus on individual children
• Excellent behaviour in the school, allowing you to concentrate on teaching and learning
• Well-planned CPD opportunities to support your development
• A friendly and supportive SLT and staff team

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office. To request an application form, call 0118 937 5544 or email us. Application packs are also available on our website: www.stmartinscaversham.co.uk.

To apply, complete the application form and return it to the school. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, with interviews scheduled for shortlisted candidates. The closing date is Monday, 16th June 2025.

St. Martins Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced criminal records check. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are also a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. This means we will typically offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum job criteria.