RECEPTION TEACHER 

Ref: CPS202425-03

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

Hours: Full-time (32.5 hours/week, 1 FTE) 

Start Date: January 2025

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? At Coley Primary, a warm and multicultural one-form entry school right in the heart of Reading, we’re looking for a passionate, creative, and motivated Reception Teacher to join our team.

What we’re looking for: 

We need an experienced teacher who’s ready to join our team, but if you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) brimming with enthusiasm, we’d still love to hear from you!

Here’s the magic you’ll bring:

• You deliver inspiring, engaging lessons with an understanding of EYFS principles that enhance early years and KS1 continuity.
• You’re dedicated to high standards and child-centred learning that truly makes a difference.
• You thrive in a team setting, collaborating and sharing ideas to make the whole school better.
• You deliver an inclusive approach and can adapt to meet the diverse learning needs of our amazing pupils.
• You’re always seeking to develop yourself, and you’re committed to growing the school alongside your own career.
• You’re lively, fun, and can communicate well with everyone - pupils, parents, and colleagues alike!
• Most of all, you’re organised, hardworking, and ready to make a real impact on the lives of our lovely students.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are eager to learn.
• A friendly, supportive staff who work together to create something special
• Supportive parents who care as much as you do.
• Lots of professional development opportunities (we love investing in our team!).
• The absolute certainty that you’ll make a difference in the lives of our bright young minds.

We’d love to meet you!

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something special! Visit [our website](https://www.coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk/job-opportunities/) to download the application pack and apply today. Please send your completed application form to Miss Goldring, our Business Manager, via email at bursar@coleyprimary.reading.sch.uk

(Psst… No CVs, please. For Equal Opportunities purposes, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.)

Important Dates:

• Shortlist Date: We’re reviewing applications as we receive them, so don’t wait!
• Closing Date: Monday, 10th October 2024
• Interview Date: Save the Date Friday, 3rd November 2024

(*We cannot offer sponsorship for overseas applicants. All applicants must hold valid UK Work Permits and UK Qualified Teacher Status.)