Year 1 Class Teacher

M1-UPS3 depending on experience

Fixed Term Maternity Cover

(possible move to permanent)
Start date: ASAP

‘Empowering opportunity’

Battle Primary Academy, Reading is looking to appoint a talented, friendly and dynamic individual to join our team as Class Teacher in January 2024. This role will be crucial in supporting our aspirational ‘Good’ school to continue to develop and provide the absolute best education, care and life chances for our wonderful children. 

We are looking for a class teacher who: 

• Has high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour
• Has qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Is enthusiastic, inspirational and resilient
• Is committed to working as part of a team
• Is reflective in their practice and commitment to continual improvement
• Can effectively engage with parents and carers
• Is organised, flexible and able to meet deadlines

We can offer: 

• A welcoming, supportive and friendly learning environment with motivated, happy children who are positive learners, take pride in their school, and feel valued, listened to and safe 
• A dedicated and talented staff who have high expectations of our pupils and provide our children with stimulating, challenging and memorable learning experiences 
• A supportive Academy Trust (Thames Learning Trust)
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community 
• A commitment to continuous improvement and your own professional development
• A forward-thinking Employee Assistance Programme, Medical Cash Plan and eye-care voucher scheme

We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and students are valued and supported.

School visits: We welcome and encourage visits to the school. Please contact Battle Primary Academy directly on 0118 9375421 or at admin@battleprimary.co.uk to make an appointment.

To apply for these positions, please visit our website at www.battleprimary.co.uk, complete the application form and return to aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk

If you have any questions please contact Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager 07841 921958.

Closing date: Candidates considered on application

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

 

SITE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Full time, permanent position

37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Plus agreed overtime

RG3 (6-11) £23,893 – £25,979 per annum

Full Driving License required

 

Battle Primary Academy is looking to appoint a full time, Site Support Assistant. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school site as directed by the Facilities Manager.  

Key responsibilities:

• To ensure that the buildings and school site are secure, particularly out of school hours.
• General porterage.
• To undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing, security systems, painting and decorating to ensure they operate safely and efficiently and that the environment is kept to a suitable standard. This will include some regular and spot cleaning.
• To arrange facilities for hirers as specified.
• To maintain the minibuses with regards to refuelling and keeping the vehicles clean.
• To ensure that all allocated equipment, furniture and materials are stored safely and securely in order to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
• To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified.
• To help maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• To carry out any other duties from time to time as may be required by the Facilities Manager.
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

 

For more information about the above post please contact Raj Parhar Facilities Manager, 01189 375421. To apply, please complete an application form and return it to Allison Worley, Human Resources Manager aworley@thameslearningtrust.co.uk Application forms are available to download from the school website www.battleprimary.co.uk

 

The closing date: Candidates considered on application

No applications will be considered without a completed application form. 

 

Battle Primary Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

 

Lunchtime Support Assistant

Starting: ASAP

10 hours per week, term time only

RG2 (3-5) hourly rate £10.79 - £11.18

 

Are you looking for a role in school?

Would you like to improve your experience in a vibrant community school?

We are a large, multicultural primary academy in the centre of Reading and we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team.

What are we looking for?

You will be a friendly, patient and fun loving person, who enjoys engaging with children and staff in games and activities. Experience of positive behaviour management strategies and the ability to work collaboratively with our team of hard working and dedicated staff are also essential to this role.  The ability to teach table manners and supervise our lunch hall is vital.

Further training and support will be provided.

For application forms and relevant documentation please see the school website, www.battleprimary.co.uk  or pop in to the school office.

Closing date:  Applications will be considered on receipt

Completed application forms need to be returned to recruitment@thameslearning.co.uk