14 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    4 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

TMR/UPR

Additional allowances

SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Further details about the role

Our Resource Base caters for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Teachers will work closely with the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team. Applications are welcome from teachers already in special education as well as teachers in a mainstream setting with a desire to support children with complex SEND and an understanding of what this involves.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack.

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.

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About Kennet Valley Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
193 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
0118 941 4410

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 office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.

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