Year 2 Teacher - Park Lane Primary School

Park Lane Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (197)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• 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

Full time position - 1.0 FTE -Required from October half term or January 2027 - Permanent

Are you an experienced teacher who is confident in teaching Year 2 and looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make an immediate and lasting impact?

Do you thrive on challenge, love shaping an inspiring curriculum, and want to make a real difference in the lives of children at this crucial stage of their learning journey? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced teacher to join our friendly, committed and forward-thinking team on a permanent contract. At the Federation of Park Lane and Moorlands Primary Schools, we believe in nurturing confident, caring and resilient learners who love coming to school. If you share that passion—and want to work somewhere where you are genuinely valued as an individual—you will feel right at home with us.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• is passionate about learning and committed to raising achievement for every child
• brings energy, enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills
• is reflective, proactive and eager to take the next step in their career
• is excited by the opportunity to lead a core subject and work alongside the leadership team to secure excellent outcomes

We can offer:

• a caring, happy school community with high expectations and a strong sense of purpose
• enthusiastic, confident children who enjoy learning and are proud of their school
• a dedicated, supportive staff team and engaged governing body
• opportunities for high‑quality professional development across the Federation
• a clear, ambitious vision for all our children’s education
• experienced colleagues who will support and champion you as you grow

What the school offers its staff

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented teacher where they can make a meaningful impact, in a supportive environment.

For an applicant pack please visit: https://parklaneprimary.school/News/Vacancies/

If you would like to visit our school please email: head@parklane.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 901 5515.

Please do not send a CV. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. Please contact the school for further information.

Deadline for applications: 5pm Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 6th October 2026

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. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful candidate.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’)and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

As part of our due diligence and safeguarding procedures, pre-employment checks for shortlisted candidates will include online searches for data.

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.

About Park Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Park Lane Primary School website
• Email address: jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/park-lane-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Park Lane Primary School

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

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