What skills and experience we're looking for
Start Date: ASAP
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 deliverinspiring, engaging lessonswith an understanding ofEYFS principlesthat 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 ( 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.)
What the school offers its staff
Important Dates:
• Closing Date: We’re reviewing applications as we receive them, so don’t wait!
• Interview Date: To be confirmed
This school is all about safeguarding the well-being of children and young people. We’re committed to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, so all staff and volunteers share this responsibility. An **Enhanced DBS check** is required for all successful candidates.
(*Sorry, we can’t offer sponsorship for overseas applicants. You must hold a valid UK Work Permit and UK Qualified Teacher Status to apply.)
Ready to embark on a new adventure with us? We can’t wait to meet you!
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.