Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Reading Borough Council; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Katesgrove Primary School in Reading is seeking an early career teacher (ECT) to join our supportive team for a fixed-term post starting January 2027.

You will teach with enthusiasm, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to safeguarding and pupil development; the role is full-time, 32.5 hours per week, with guaranteed PPA time and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be an ECT.
• Strong commitment to raising standards.
• Ability to collaborate and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons as an ECT.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise standards.
• Support pupils and contribute to safeguarding and welfare.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Raising standards

Motivate and inspire students

Collaborate and develop professionally

Education

QTS / ECT eligibility

Job description

Job profile for Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Location Reading

Salary £32,916 to £45,352 Per year

Basis Full time

Job details

Salary £32,916 to £45,352 Per year

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Full time

Region Fixed-Term / Full-Time

Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Teaching, Youth Work

Date posted 04/11/2026

Job reference SCH3595

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Job description

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

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 welcome applications from those with protected characteristics