Class Teacher (KS1) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (595)
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £51,048 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Permanent post - Full time and Part time positions considered – ECT’s welcome.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding class KS1 teacher from January 2027.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 ‘good’ 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.
• Our school is on an exciting upwards trajectory supported by a talented and friendly SLT team
• Outstanding CPD opportunities
• Strong commitment to work life balance including PPA at home

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.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack. Visit: https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk for more details or contact office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or call 0118 941 4410

Applications considered on receipt

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kennet Valley Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kennet Valley Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-valley-primary-school

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. Kennet Valley Primary School serves a diverse community of 200 pupils and includes a newly established Resource Base supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs from across West Berkshire. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and providing an inclusive, enriching education for all pupils.
At Kennet Valley we aim to nurture the whole child. Together, we will inspire pupils to fulfil their academic, social and creative potential.

Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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