Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed PPA time

Continued professional development

Supportive leadership team

Enthusiastic and friendly children

Supportive and caring staff

Job summary

Reading Borough Council advertises a fixed-term teaching role for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) at Katesgrove Primary School. The position starts January 2027, with a potential extension beyond the initial fixed term.

The school emphasizes an enthusiastic teaching approach, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to professional development for staff. The role is on-site in Reading and is part-time.

Qualifications

• ECT capable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to raising standards in teaching.
• Enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff.
• Desire to collaborate and develop professionally.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to raising standards

Motivate and inspire children andStaff

Collaborate and develop professionally

Job description

Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Full Time - Start date: January 2027 (fixed term with possibility to extend) - Fixed Term (January 2027 to September 2027)

We have an exciting position for an enthusiastic fixed term teacher to join our friendly supportive team at Katesgrove 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 an ECT 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

Company: Reading Borough Council

Salary: £32,916 to £45,253 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Reading, RG1 2NL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

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.

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