Teacher (ECT) – Katesgrove Primary School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed PPA time

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Friendly children

Caring staff

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic fixed-term teacher (ECT) to join Katesgrove School from January 2027 to September 2027, with a start date in January 2027. The appointment is fixed-term and aims to support pupils and staff through a challenging academic year.

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a commitment to raising standards, and the enthusiasm to motivate children and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Early Career Teacher (ECT) status.
• Commitment to raising standards.
• Willingness to collaborate and develop professionally.
• Ability to motivate and inspire pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire children and staff.
• Support pupils and colleagues to achieve high standards.
• Collaborate with school team to support school development.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to raising standards

Motivate and inspire pupils

Collaborate and develop professionally

Job description

Reading Borough Council

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

• Fixed Term
• Full Time
• Temporary
• Reading
• Posted 5 days ago
• £32,916 to £45,352 Per year £ / Year
• Closes: 18 November 2026

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

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