UKS2 Class Teacher

Meadow Park Academy, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

UKS2 Class Teacher job summary

About Us

Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming primary school at the heart of the diverse and thriving community of Tilehurst, Reading. Every day at our school is an opportunity for children to explore, discover, and grow. From classroom learning to outdoor adventures in our dedicated Forest School, we offer exciting, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.

We are proud to be part of the Anthem Schools Trust, a family of ambitious and successful schools that provide a strong network of professional development, support, and leadership opportunities. At Meadow Park, you’ll be joining a team where children and staff are supported to thrive.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a passionate, motivated Class Teacher who shares our values and is eager to make a real difference. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), if you’re committed to nurturing every child’s potential and growing as an educator, we’d love to hear from you.

You will:

• Deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum
• Inspire and challenge pupils of all abilities to achieve their best
• Build supportive, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Bring enthusiasm, resilience, and a collaborative mindset to everyday

What We Offer – Anthem Perks

At Anthem, we invest in our people:

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through our tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme
• Tech & Home Scheme – Spread the cost of tech and home essentials via salary deductions
• Corporate Health Cash Plan – Reclaim the cost of routine healthcare, from dental to physio
• Eye Care Support – Support for eye tests and glasses for screen users
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support for personal and work issues
• Employee Referral Bonus – Recommend a friend and earn a bonus when they join our team
• Anthem Institute – High-quality CPD, networking, and leadership development from national experts

At Anthem, we believe in supporting our staff, fostering a positive workplace culture, and helping every team member thrive. Join us and enjoy these great benefits as part of your career with Anthem!

How to Apply

We welcome visits to the school – come and see the positive atmosphere and vibrant learning in action. Please contact Kirsty Holehouseat kholehouse@meadowpark.anthemtrust.uk or 0118 9375562 to arrange a visit or an informal conversation.

Apply via the Meadow Park Career Site (CVs will not be accepted).
Early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received, and we may close the advert early if the position is filled.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including:

• A health check
• An enhanced DBS check
• Children’s Barred List check
• Satisfactory references

Anthem will also conduct a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.

It is an offence for an individual who is disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or undertake any work in a ‘regulated activity’. This position is classed as such.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Meadow Park Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadow Park Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadow-park-academy

Meadow Park Academy is a vibrant, welcoming two form entry primary school in the heart of a diverse community in the Tilehurst area of Reading, the county town of Berkshire.

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