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KS2 Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School

Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX

This job expired on 7 January 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 January 2026

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: Part time: 19.5 hours a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Actual salary: £19,749 to £27,211 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2026 - (Maternity cover to May 2026, could be extended to June, July and Aug) - Part time Monday – Wednesday – 0.6 FTE

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future? We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic KS2 Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at Christ the King!

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 320 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!

Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

We are looking for someone who is:

• highly motivated, cheerful and energetic
• able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning
• committed to the fact that all children can achieve
• supportive of our Catholic ethos (you do not have to be a Catholic to apply).

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• children who like school and enjoy learning
• a friendly and supportive staff team
• a good programme of CPD, including a good ECT mentorship
• a strong inclusive ethos
• a commitment to a good work/life balance.

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website atwww.christthekingreading.co.ukunder School Community, Staff Vacancies.

You can also call the office on 0118 901 5434 to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be made before an appointment is confirmed.

“Loving, learning, growing together as Christ’s family.”

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

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 Christ The King Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Christ The King Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@christtheking.reading.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/christ-the-king-catholic-primary-school-reading

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately
320 pupils, including an ASD resource. We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff
and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

Arranging a visit to Christ The King Catholic Primary School

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

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