Teacher (Year 3) - Kennet Valley Primary School
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,916 to £45,352 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Reading Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Full time – 1.0 FTE - Permanent - September 2026 start
Some teachers want to join a finished story. Others want to help write one.
At Kennet Valley Primary School, we are on an exciting journey of improvement. We are building a school where children feel safe, valued and successful, and where staff work together with high expectations, honesty and determination.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Year 3 teacher to join our team. This post would be ideal for an Early Career Teacher looking for strong support, excellent professional development and the opportunity to make a genuine difference from the very start of their career.
We’re looking for someone who:
Loves working with children and believes every child can succeed
Is reflective, resilient and eager to learn
Has high expectations for behaviour, relationships and learning
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
Wants to contribute to a school that is improving rapidly and ambitiously
In return, we offer:
A comprehensive ECT programme with mentoring and coaching
Weekly professional development and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and growth
Friendly, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about one another
The opportunity to help shape the future of our school and leave a lasting legacy
This role is about more than teaching a class. It is an opportunity to be part of a school community that is determined to provide the very best for its children.
If you are excited by the opportunity to learn, grow and make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
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/
Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 11th June 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 12th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Some teachers want to join a finished story. Others want to help write one.
At Kennet Valley Primary School, we are on an exciting journey of improvement. We are building a school where children feel safe, valued and successful, and where staff work together with high expectations, honesty and determination.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Year 3 teacher to join our team. This post would be ideal for an Early Career Teacher looking for strong support, excellent professional development and the opportunity to make a genuine difference from the very start of their career.
We’re looking for someone who:
Loves working with children and believes every child can succeed
Is reflective, resilient and eager to learn
Has high expectations for behaviour, relationships and learning
Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
Wants to contribute to a school that is improving rapidly and ambitiously
In return, we offer:
A comprehensive ECT programme with mentoring and coaching
Weekly professional development and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and growth
Friendly, supportive colleagues who genuinely care about one another
The opportunity to help shape the future of our school and leave a lasting legacy
This role is about more than teaching a class. It is an opportunity to be part of a school community that is determined to provide the very best for its children.
If you are excited by the opportunity to learn, grow and make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
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/
Closing date for applications: Midday Thursday 11th June 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 12th June 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 17th June 2026
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