Vacancies
Battle Primary Academy is a vibrant, diverse and ambitious primary school at the heart of its community in Reading. We are proud to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that empowers every child to develop the confidence, perseverance and knowledge they need to thrive as successful learners and to make a positive contribution to their community and society. At the centre of our work is our vision of “empowering opportunity” and our commitment to improving our community's future by enabling children to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our dedicated staff, our fantastic children and the strong sense of purpose that runs through the school. Battle Primary Academy is a place where high expectations, inclusion and ambition go hand in hand, and where staff are supported to make a real difference to pupils’ lives every day. We are especially proud that the school was judged Outstanding in all five areas by Ofsted in November 2024, reflecting the quality of education, care and opportunity we provide.
As part of Thames Learning Trust since 1 July 2019, we benefit from being part of a family of similarly ambitious schools, offering valuable collaboration, professional support and opportunities for continued development. Joining Battle Primary Academy means becoming part of a committed and supportive team with a shared determination to deliver excellence for every child.
Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
M1-UPS3 depending on experience (ECT’s welcomed)
Full-time, One Year Fixed Term position
Start date: 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027
‘Empowering opportunity’
Battle Primary Academy, Reading is looking to appoint a talented, friendly and dynamic individual to join our team as a Class Teacher in September 2026. This role will be crucial in supporting our exceptional 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, please 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: Noon Friday 15 May 2026
Applications will not be considered without a completed application form and will be considered when received. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Thames Learning Trust is committed to adhering to the DFE guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education". It is the individual's responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in the school. Satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance & social media check is required for this post. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy at all times.