Class Teacher - Kennet Valley Primary School
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,650 to £49,084 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SCH3151 |
Summary
TMR/UPS + SEND allowance
Fixed Term 12 Month Contract (Maternity cover)
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and
outstanding class teacher to start September 2025. You will be
working with children and young people with complex needs in a
Primary setting.
The successful candidate
will:
Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where
every child&©s efforts and achievements are valued, and take
pride in these.
Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to
improve and move forward.
Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive
attitude.
Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be
open to developing this through implementing the advice of
colleagues.
We are offering
you:
The opportunity to work in a $ùgood&© school
An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we
do.
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
Kennet Valley Primary School is an
effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its
children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with
parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors,
and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good
facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range
of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity
for a hard-working individual, who is committed to the progress
of every child.
Our Resource Base caters for small classes
of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health
needs. Teachers will work closely with the Unit Lead whilst still
being part of the Kennet Valley Team. Applications are welcome
from teachers already in special education as well as teachers in
a mainstream setting with a desire to support children with
complex SEND and an understanding of what this
involves.
Visits to the school
are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an
appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school
website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/ or
email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or
call for more details: 0118 941 4410
Kennet Valley Primary is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection
practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the
guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to
complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.
Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal
opportunities throughout our workforce and in service
delivery.
Applications considered on receipt
Fixed Term 12 Month Contract (Maternity cover)
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and
outstanding class teacher to start September 2025. You will be
working with children and young people with complex needs in a
Primary setting.
The successful candidate
will:
Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where
every child&©s efforts and achievements are valued, and take
pride in these.
Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to
improve and move forward.
Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive
attitude.
Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be
open to developing this through implementing the advice of
colleagues.
We are offering
you:
The opportunity to work in a $ùgood&© school
An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we
do.
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
Kennet Valley Primary School is an
effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its
children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with
parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors,
and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good
facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range
of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity
for a hard-working individual, who is committed to the progress
of every child.
Our Resource Base caters for small classes
of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health
needs. Teachers will work closely with the Unit Lead whilst still
being part of the Kennet Valley Team. Applications are welcome
from teachers already in special education as well as teachers in
a mainstream setting with a desire to support children with
complex SEND and an understanding of what this
involves.
Visits to the school
are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an
appointment or request an application pack. Visit the school
website - https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/ or
email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or
call for more details: 0118 941 4410
Kennet Valley Primary is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection
practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the
guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to
complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.
Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks
including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal
opportunities throughout our workforce and in service
delivery.
Applications considered on receipt
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