Class Teacher - Coley Primary School

Salary: Teachers’ Pay Scale
Hours: Full-time (32.5 hours/week, 1.0 FTE) Start Date: September 2026

Do you fancy joining the ‘tiny but mighty’ Coley Primary School?

Whether you’re an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher ready to launch your career or a KS2 teacher looking for a positive, values led school to call home, Coley Primary School could be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

We’re a warm, welcoming, multicultural one form entry primary school in the heart of Reading and, from September 2026, we’re looking for a KS2 Class Teacher who wants to do great work, grow as a professional, and be part of something genuinely special.

What we’re looking for:
We’re after someone who:
• Delivers inspiring, engaging lessons and knows how to bring learning to life.
• Has high expectations and a child-centred approach that makes a real difference.
• Works well as part of a team and enjoys collaborating with others.
• Is adaptable and inclusive, meeting the diverse needs of our wonderful children.
• Is keen to continue developing professionally and is ready to help shape the school’s future.
• Communicates clearly with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Brings warmth and positivity to the role.
• Is well-organised, hardworking, and truly committed to helping pupils thrive.

Early Career Teachers – you’re very welcome here

We are highly experienced in mentoring and supporting ECTs and genuinely enjoy nurturing teachers at the very start of their careers.

At Coley, ECTs benefit from:
• A structured, supportive induction programme
• Regular mentoring, coaching and professional dialogue
• Clear routines, strong curriculum structures and shared practice
• Gentle, consistent guidance that builds confidence at the right pace
• A team who remembers what it’s like to be new – and wants you to thrive

If you’re newly qualified, full of ideas, keen to learn and excited to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why you’ll love working at Coley:
At Coley, you’ll find:
• Curious, enthusiastic children who want to learn and be proud of themselves
• A calm, purposeful approach to behaviour rooted in Therapeutic Thinking
• An ambitious, well structured curriculum that gives teachers clarity and confidence
• Leaders who are visible, supportive and invested in staff wellbeing
• A genuinely supportive staff team who champion one another and create a family feel atmosphere

Our Values:
Everything we do is guided by Belonging, Respect, Honesty, Curiosity, Courage and Pride, and we’re looking for a teacher who truly believes that how children feel matters just as much as what they learn.

• Belonging means creating a classroom where every child feels seen, safe and valued – where relationships come first and everyone knows they matter.
• Respect is modelled through our language, our actions and our expectations, helping children learn to listen, understand and value different perspectives.
• Honesty underpins the trust we build with pupils and colleagues alike, encouraging responsibility, reflection and learning from mistakes.
• Curiosity drives our teaching. We love classrooms full of questions, ideas and moments of wonder, where learning feels exciting and meaningful.
• Courage is about nurturing confidence – giving children (and staff!) the safety to take risks, try new things and persevere when learning feels tricky.
• Pride is celebrated daily, as we help children take pride in their learning, their behaviour, their progress and their school.
Safeguarding

Coley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this responsibility. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and will be expected to follow all safeguarding, child protection, health & safety and data protection policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Closing Date: Friay 8th May 2026
Interview Date/s: 12th & 13th May 2026

Interested?
We’re reviewing applications as they arrive and may appoint early – so if this feels like your kind of school, don’t wait.
Visit our website to download an application pack - Send completed applications to [email protected]

Psst… No CVs please. For Equal Opportunities purposes, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms. We are unable to offer sponsorship. Applicants must hold UK Qualified Teacher Status and a valid right to work in the UK

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