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Key Stage 1 Teacher
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: January
Tags: INDED

Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher with a passion for early learning? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive school environment where curiosity, creativity, and confidence are encouraged from the very start of a child’s learning journey? If so, this Key Stage 1 Teacher role could be the perfect next step for you!

As the school’s Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, imaginative, and well‑structured lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.

• Support pupils’ early learning development, ensuring strong foundations in reading, writing, maths, and personal growth.

• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where all children feel valued and confident.

• Use effective assessment strategies to monitor progress and personalise learning to meet individual needs.

• Promote curiosity, independence, and a love of learning through creative, play‑based, and hands‑on activities.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to support the holistic development of each child.

• Contribute to wider school life and help maintain a positive, welcoming school community.

• A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Reading, dedicated to helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• A strong pastoral ethos where young learners are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and resilience.

• A supportive and collaborative staff team that values creativity and child‑centred learning.

• A vibrant school culture where enthusiasm, teamwork, and professional development are celebrated.

• Located in a friendly, diverse community with excellent facilities and strong links with families.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (EYFS experience beneficial).

• A nurturing, positive approach with the ability to inspire young learners.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Creativity and enthusiasm for early learning and child development.

• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding clearances.