Class Teacher (KS1 or KS2) - Coley Primary School
Coley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ30 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
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
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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