Teacher (Year 1 - Job Share) - Kennet Valley Primary School

Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 2 Days per Week (Thursday and Friday) 0.4 FTE - Permanent - September 2026 start
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £13,166 to £20,419 Per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking for a teaching role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference whilst maintaining balance outside of work?

Kennet Valley Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our Year 1 team for two days per week (Thursday and Friday) as part of a successful job-share arrangement.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility, returning to the profession after a career break, or seeking a role that fits around family commitments, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for teaching young children
• Creates warm, nurturing and purposeful classroom environments
• Has high expectations and a belief that every child can succeed
• Values teamwork and strong relationships with colleagues and families
• Is organised, positive and committed to helping children thrive

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Well-established planning and collaborative working arrangements
• A leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
• The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious school improvement journey
• Wonderful children who deserve the very best education and care

At Kennet Valley, we are working hard to build a school where children and staff can flourish. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue our journey of improvement and development.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and strongly recommended.

To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact the school office: office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or visit: https://www.kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk/

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those returning to the profession.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility, returning to the profession after a career break, or seeking a role that fits around family commitments, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Midday Wednesday 17th June 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Interviews: Monday 22nd June 2026

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 - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Kennet Valley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kennet Valley Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kennet-valley-primary-school

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 jason.owen@reading.gov.uk.

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