KS2 Teacher - The Ridgeway Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ridgeway Primary School in Reading is seeking a dedicated KS2 teacher for a 6-month fixed-term role from January 2027 to July 2027. Salary ranges from £32,916 to £51,048 per year, with full-time hours (32.5). The school welcomes applicants who are enthusiastic, collaborative and committed to inclusive education.

Join a caring, high-expectation environment where pupils enjoy learning and staff are supported with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Key Stage 2 within a primary school.
• Demonstrates high expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement.
• Self-motivated, creative and empathetic.
• Committed to teamwork and nurturing the whole child.
• Committed to inclusion of all children and families.

Responsibilities

• This post involves joining a dynamic, friendly team to support pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and caring for pupils.
• Collaborate with professionals to nurture and develop each child.

Skills

KS2 experience

Team player

Behaviour management

Enthusiastic

Job description

KS2 Teacher - The Ridgeway Primary School

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £32,916 to £51,048 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Full time

Region Fixed-Term / Full-Time

Job category/type Education, Schools, Teaching, Youth Work

Full time – 6 month Fixed term contract - Required for January 2027 until July 2027

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team. We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our dynamic, friendly team.

To support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for pupils, we can offer ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals both within school and across the Whitley Excellence Cluster.

The successful applicant will:

• have experience within a primary school setting in Key Stage 2;
• consistently demonstrate high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and of their academic achievement;
• be self-motivated, creative and empathetic;
• be committed to and enthusiastic about working within a team of professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child;
• be committed to the inclusion of all children and their families.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance.
The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.