8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    12 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 April 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Full-time equivalent salary

£30,000 - £46,525 Per Year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2024 - 12 month fixed term contract - ECT applications welcomed

We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our dynamic, friendly KS2 team. “Pupils are enthusiastic and conscientious learners.” “Pupils and staff have very positive relationships which create a harmonious learning environment throughout the school.” (Ofsted, June 2019)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team.

To support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for pupils, we can offer ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals both within school and across the Whitley Excellence Cluster.

The successful applicant will:

  • have experience within a KS2 setting;
  • consistently demonstrate high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and of their academic achievement;
  • be self-motivated, creative and empathetic;
  • be committed to and enthusiastic about working within a team of professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child;
  • be committed to the inclusion of all children and their families.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact Office Manager - Charli Pyle: officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk or visit https://www.theridgewayprimary.net

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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

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About The Ridgeway Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
426 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Arranging a visit to The Ridgeway Primary School

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

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