KS2 Teacher - The Ridgeway Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Full time – 6 month Fixed term contract - Required for January 2027 until July 2027

“The Ridgeway Primary is an inclusive place with a strong caring ethos. The school has high expectations for its pupils across all aspects of school life. The environment is calm and purposeful. Pupils are proud to belong to this school. They are rightly confident that staff will support them if they have any worries. They are happy, respectful and very well cared for.” (Ofsted January 2025)

The Ridgeway is a nurturing and friendly school situated within a diverse community in South Reading, with enthusiastic, happy pupils who enjoy learning and a committed and highly motivated team. We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our dynamic, friendly team.

To support this position and to secure excellent outcomes for pupils, we can offer ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced professionals both within school and across the Whitley Excellence Cluster.

The successful applicant will

• have experience within a primary school setting in Key Stage 2;
• consistently demonstrate high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and of their academic achievement;
• be self-motivated, creative and empathetic;
• be committed to and enthusiastic about working within a team of professionals who are dedicated to nurturing and developing the whole child;
• be committed to the inclusion of all children and their families.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact

Rachel Wiggins

officemanager@theridgeway.reading.sch.uk.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance.

The Ridgeway Primary School is committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome talented applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.