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KS2 Teacher - The Ridgeway Primary School

The Ridgeway Primary School · Reading · Reading

Job description

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.

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About this school

The Ridgeway Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
405
Avg teacher salary
£45,444
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.1:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Reading, Reading, RG2 8JD

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Salary
£32,916 to £51,048 per year
Contract
Fixed term or temporary
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
29 September 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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