Class Teacher KS2

Green Park Village Primary Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March/April 2027

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (680)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: STCPD MPS/UPS

Class Teacher KS2 job summary

We are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at Green Park Village Primary Academy. This role is central to the success of our school and has a direct impact on the exceptional learning experiences we provide for the children.

As a Class Teacher, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day teaching and learning of all children in your class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more‑able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will be supported through high‑quality coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders, ensuring you can thrive in every aspect of your role.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Our School

At Green Park Village Primary Academy, we are proud of our high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and personal development. Our broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum underpins everything we do, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are an inclusive school where all children are valued, respected and supported as individuals. We do not label children or group them by perceived ability; instead, we provide equal opportunities for all children to challenge themselves, take ownership of their learning and develop as individuals. Green Park Village Primary Academy is an exciting place to be for children, staff, families and the wider community.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about securing the very best outcomes for children and committed to giving every child the opportunity to succeed, whatever their starting point or barriers.

You will bring:

• A relentless drive to achieve excellence for the children in your care

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• A track record of effective, good or outstanding classroom practice

• Strong communication skills and a positive, warm sense of humour

• Good organisational skills

• Creativity that inspires and enhances teaching and learning

Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, do feel free to book in to come and visit our school! We run visits at 9.30 as it is important to see our school with our children in ti. To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

• We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

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.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Child’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Green Park Village Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 258 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Green Park Village Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/green-park-village-primary-academy

Green Park Village Primary Academy is a new primary school built in a new housing development in Reading, Green Park Village, which opened in September 2020 in its permanent school building. In September 2023, the academy will have Reception to Year Three cohorts. The school will grow to be full two-form primary, with space to open a Nursery provision for pre-school children. The school serves a diverse community of families both local and from across Reading.
The academy has a small, passionate and committed team, working hard together to take us to the next level in our journey towards exceptional futures for all of our children. There is no doubt about it, setting Green Park Village Primary Academy up on its next phase will take vision, dedication and hard work, but being part of that exciting and rare journey will be very rewarding to see the academy continue to take shape over the next few years. To see more information about the school please visit our website www.greenparkvillageacademy.org

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