Teacher (ECT) - Katesgrove Primary School

Katesgrove Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (609)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - August 2027
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916 to £45,352 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full Time - Start date: January 2027 (fixed term with possibility to extend) - Fixed Term (January 2027 to September 2027)

We have an exciting position for an enthusiastic fixed term teacher to join our friendly supportive team at Katesgrove School. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

The successful candidate will be an ECT and will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to raising standards
• The enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff
• A desire to collaborate and develop professionally

We offer:

• Guaranteed PPA time with your team weekly
• Continued professional development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team
• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• Supportive and caring staff

What the school offers its staff

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website - www.katesgroveprimaryschool.co.uk or email admin@katesgrove.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5490 for more information.

Applications considered on receipt

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

The Kennet Federation aspires to be an actively anti-racist organisation. We recognise our aspiration as ongoing, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural diversity and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage candidates who share our ambition to apply, and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics

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 - 246 KB (opens in new tab)

About Katesgrove Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Katesgrove Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/katesgrove-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Katesgrove Primary School

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

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