Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Teaching Vacancies; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed PPA time

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Friendly pupils

Job summary

Katesgrove Primary School is seeking a passionate ECT to join our friendly team on a fixed-term basis from January 2027 to September 2027. You will teach in a collaborative environment with guaranteed PPA time and opportunities for professional growth.

The successful candidate will be an ECT with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to raising standards. We value teamwork, enthusiasm, and a drive to develop professionally within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• ECT status required and commitment to early career development.
• Desire to work with pupils, families and colleagues to raise attainment.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and school improvement plans.
• Able to contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to raising standards

Inspire children and staff

Collaborate and develop professionally

Job description

Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

Applications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.