Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2) - Coley Primary School

Coley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 to £49,084 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Has the May resignation deadline got you craving pastures new?Join Our Vibrant Team at Coley Primary!

Maybe you're ready for a fresh challenge, a change of scenery, or just a school that feels like the right fit. If so, Coley Primary might be just what you're looking for!

We’re a warm, welcoming, multicultural one-form entry school in the heart of Reading, and we’re on the lookout for a passionate Class Teacher to join our team from September 2025.

This role is open to teachers* with experience in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and ECTs.

(*Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and a valid right to work in the UK.)

What we’re looking for:

We’re after someone who:

• Delivers inspiring, engaging lessons and knows how to bring learning to life.

• Has high expectations and a child-centred approach that makes a real difference.

• Works well as part of a team and enjoys collaborating with others.

• Is adaptable and inclusive, meeting the diverse needs of our wonderful children.

• Is keen to continue developing professionally and is ready to help shape the school’s future.

• Communicates clearly with pupils, families and colleagues – and brings warmth and positivity to the role.

• Is well-organised, hardworking, and truly committed to helping pupils thrive.

What the school offers its staff

Why you’ll love working at Coley:

• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and grow.

• A friendly, supportive team who pull together and look out for one another.

• Supportive parents who are proud of their school community.

• Regular CPD and development opportunities – we invest in our people!

• The chance to make a real impact every day in a school that values kindness, diversity, and inclusion.

We’d love to meet you!

If you think this sounds like the right fit for you, visit our website to download the application pack and apply today -https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities

Please contact Miss Goldring, our Business Manager, via email atbursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk to find out more information.

(Psst… No CVs please. For Equal Opportunities purposes, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.)

Important Dates:

• Shortlisting:Ongoing – we’ll review applications as they come in.

At Coley Primary, we’re committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this responsibility, and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful candidates.

Ready to take the next step in your teaching journey? We can’t wait to hear from you.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot 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.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher - Job Description & Person Specification - SEP 22.pdf - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

About Coley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 254 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coley Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coley-primary-school

Coley Primary is a friendly, multicultural, one form entry town center school in Reading.

Arranging a visit to Coley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk.

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