KS2 Teacher - Redlands Primary School

Redlands Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (560)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £51,048 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: January 2027 - 1.0 FTE – Permanent - ECTs and experienced teachers are warmly encouraged to apply!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join Redlands Primary School in January 2027.As a welcoming, one-form-entry primary school, we pride ourselves on our inclusive ethos, strong relationships and high expectations for every child.

You'll be joining a close-knit, supportive staff team who work collaboratively and are committed to providing the very best opportunities for our children. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers, who will benefit from dedicated mentoring and professional development, and experienced teachers looking for a new opportunity.

What we can offer

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Excellent professional development and mentoring, including dedicated support for Early Career Teachers.
• A school where relationships, inclusion and high expectations really matter.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a school that continues to grow and develop.

We are looking for someone who

• Is passionate about teaching and helping children achieve their best.
• Has high expectations and builds positive relationships with children.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to develop professionally.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life.
• Will bring energy, warmth and commitment to our school community.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the School
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office at RL-bursar@eastreadingfederation.co.uk

To find out more about the role please visit: https://www.redlandsschool.co.uk, or contact Liz Newton (School Business Manager) at rl-bursar@eastreadingfederation.co.uk or call 0118 937 5527

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 16th November 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16th November 2026 – Applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable appointment is made.

East Reading Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher - Job Description.pdf - 103 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher - Person Specification.pdf - 65.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Redlands Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Redlands Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redlands-primary-school

Redlands Primary School is a one-form entry school with a strong community ethos and a clear commitment to inclusion, aspiration and diversity

Arranging a visit to Redlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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