Teacher (Year 1 - Job Share) - Kennet Valley Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

Looking for a teaching role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference whilst maintaining balance outside of work?

Kennet Valley Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our Year 1 team for two days per week (Thursday and Friday) as part of a successful job-share arrangement.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility, returning to the profession after a career break, or seeking a role that fits around family commitments, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a passion for teaching young children
• Creates warm, nurturing and purposeful classroom environments
• Has high expectations and a belief that every child can succeed
• Values teamwork and strong relationships with colleagues and families
• Is organised, positive and committed to helping children thrive

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer

• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Well-established planning and collaborative working arrangements
• A leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
• The opportunity to contribute to an ambitious school improvement journey
• Wonderful children who deserve the very best education and care

At Kennet Valley, we are working hard to build a school where children and staff can flourish. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue our journey of improvement and development.

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/

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those returning to the profession.

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for greater flexibility, returning to the profession after a career break, or seeking a role that fits around family commitments, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications

Midday Wednesday 17th June 2026

Shortlisting

Wednesday 17th June 2026

Interviews

Monday 22nd June 2026

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.