Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,916 to £51,048 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH3411 |
Summary
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic KS2 Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at Christ the King!
Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 320 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.
If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
We are looking for someone who is:
highly motivated, cheerful and energetic
able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning
committed to the fact that all children can achieve
supportive of our Catholic ethos (you do not have to be a Catholic to apply).
We can offer you:
children who like school and enjoy learning
a friendly and supportive staff team
a good programme of CPD, including a good ECT mentorship
a strong inclusive ethos
a commitment to a good work/life balance.
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.christthekingreading.co.uk under School Community, Staff Vacancies.
You can also call the office on 01189015434 to arrange a visit.
Closing date for applications: 14th May 2026
Interviews to be held 19th May 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be made
before an appointment is confirmed.
Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 320 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.
If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!
Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.
We are looking for someone who is:
highly motivated, cheerful and energetic
able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning
committed to the fact that all children can achieve
supportive of our Catholic ethos (you do not have to be a Catholic to apply).
We can offer you:
children who like school and enjoy learning
a friendly and supportive staff team
a good programme of CPD, including a good ECT mentorship
a strong inclusive ethos
a commitment to a good work/life balance.
An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.christthekingreading.co.uk under School Community, Staff Vacancies.
You can also call the office on 01189015434 to arrange a visit.
Closing date for applications: 14th May 2026
Interviews to be held 19th May 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be made
before an appointment is confirmed.
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