Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed PPA time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join Katesgrove Primary School in Reading on a fixed-term basis from January 2027 to September 2027. The role is full-time (32.5 hours) with guaranteed PPA time and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will be an ECT, committed to raising standards, with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be an Early Career Teacher (ECT) starting January 2027.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to collaborate with pupils, colleagues and families to raise achievement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Raising standards

Motivation & inspiration

Collaboration & development

Education

ECT (Early Career Teacher) status

Job description

Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove 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 £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

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

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.
This 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.