KS2 Teacher (Part Time) - Redlands Primary School

Bidvane; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring for ECTs

Professional development

Supportive staff team

Inclusive school ethos

Opportunity to make a difference

Job summary

Redlands Primary School, part of the East Reading Federation, is seeking a 0.6 FTE KS2 Teacher to join our welcoming and collaborative staff. You will teach Key Stage 2 pupils, support their learning and achievement, and contribute to the wider school community.

The post offers mentoring and dedicated professional development for Early Career Teachers, with a fixed-term end date of 31 August 2026 and a start date listed as January 2027; an enhanced DBS check is required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience with KS2 teaching is desirable but not required for ECTs.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 2 pupils and support their learning and achievement.
• Build positive relationships with children and maintain high expectations.
• Contribute to wider school life and work collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Passion for teaching

High expectations

Reflective practice

Collaborative work

Energy and warmth

Job description

The 0.6 FTE KS2 Teacher post is based at Redlands Primary School, part of the East Reading Federation. The work centres on teaching Key Stage 2 pupils and supporting their learning and achievement, while contributing to the wider school community. It is a 19.5-hour weekly post, open to ECTs and experienced teachers, with dedicated mentoring and professional development for ECTs. The listed start date is January 2027, although the fixed-term end date is stated as 31 August 2026; appointment requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Teach Key Stage 2 pupils and support their learning and achievement
• Build positive relationships with children and maintain high expectations
• Contribute to wider school life and work collaboratively with colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for teaching and helping children achieve their best
• High expectations and ability to build positive relationships with children
• Reflective approach, enthusiasm and interest in professional development
• Enjoyment of collaborative work and contributing to wider school life
• Energy, warmth and commitment to the school community

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team
• Supportive leadership that values staff wellbeing and professional development
• Professional development opportunities
• Dedicated mentoring and support for Early Career Teachers
• Inclusive school ethos with strong relationships and high expectations
• Opportunity to make a difference as the school develops