Reading Borough Council • Reading, Berkshire

Eagle Class Lead Teacher (Resource Base) - Southcote Primary School

About this role

Salary

MPS/UPS with SEN allowance £32,916 to £51,048 + £2,787 SEN Allowance = £35,703 to £53,835 Per year

Full time 1.0

FTE - Start date

September 2026

We have an exciting position for full time teacher to join our friendly supportive team. We have a lovely, hardworking team of staff and delightful pupils who deserve the best people working with them.

Eagle class is a Social Communication and ASC Resource Base for a number of primary aged children with complex special educational needs. This position will give you the opportunity to manage the curriculum, staff, resources and professionals whilst ensuring that the pupils needs are met.

The successful candidate will

Be a qualified and experienced teacher

Highly motivated, cheerful and energetic

Understanding of children with autism

Confident in the completion of EHCP paperwork

Proven ability to work with a range of professional support services

Able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning

Differentiate for a range of pupils’ needs

Committed to the fact that all children can achieve

We offer

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50% teaching and 50% Resource Base management

Continued professional development opportunities

A supportive leadership team

Supportive local Resource Base network

Enthusiastic and friendly children

Supportive and caring staff

Benefit of working across a Federation

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website www.thekennetfederation.co.uk or email admin@southcote.reading.sch.uk or call 0118 937 5533

Closing date

Thursday 25th

May 2026 Interview date

TBC

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. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, appropriate references and health clearance.

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