KS2 Class Teacher - Kennet Valley Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding class teacher to teach full time from September 2026

The successful candidate will

•Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where every child’s efforts and achievements are valued, and take pride in these.

•Be a good teacher who is reflective and always striving to improve and move forward.

•Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive attitude.

•Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be open to developing this through implementing the advice of colleagues.

We are offering you

•The opportunity to work in a ‘good’ school

•An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.

•A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do.

•Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

What the school offers its staff

Kennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children. We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors and positive links with our Local Authority. There are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity for a hard working individual, who is committed to the progress of every child. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack.

Applications close on 12th of May 2026Shortlisting on 13th May 2026Interviews on 18th of May 2026We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form.

Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches. We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.

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.