Upper Key Stage 2 Class Teacher & Maths Specialist at Ranikhet Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/RA/99348

Location

Spey Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4ED

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£37,101.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teachers Pay Scale MPS/UPS & TLR 2a for leadership responsibility

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 1st May, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC with shortlisted candidates

Interview Date(s) TBC with shortlisted candidates

About this Role

Are you a teacher who believes in learning without limits? Do you want the opportunity to be part of a great teaching team and develop your career further? Are you passionate that all children deserve the very best learning opportunities? If so, we would love to hear from you! At Ranikhet Academy, we are looking for a Class Teacher & Maths Lead to join us in September 2026.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who is up for a challenge and wants to get stuck in with all aspects of our academy life! This could be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for more responsibilities to support their career development. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- To lead, manage and develop the staff in Maths to achieve a high quality of teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils

- Providing leadership and management of the school’s Maths curriculum

- Delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources

- Evaluating the effectiveness of the provision in Maths in close collaboration with the leadership team

- Organising and managing teaching and learning in Maths

- The development and monitoring of the curriculum provision

- Supporting the Headteacher in the monitoring of the quality of teaching and children’s achievements

- Working closely with the Trust's Head of Maths

- Shaping Maths provision within Ranikhet and sharing best practice across the cluster of Reading schools, working with cluster Maths Leads.

You will work to improve learning standards and achievement for all pupils in their subject, whilst also carrying out their duties as a Classroom Teacher. You will be an integral part of the school's wider Leadership Team, contributing to the school development plan and to whole school strategic planning. You will offer guidance and support to Maths teaching staff, modelling best practices and showing up-to-date knowledge of current theory and practice.

We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad and balanced curriculum which underpins all that we do. Ranikhet Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  There is no doubt that Ranikhet Academy is an exciting place to be– for children, staff, parents and the local community!

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be and where every child is respected and treated as an individual.  We aim to empower children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you!

So, why join us?

You’ll be working for a Trust that understands the day-to-day challenges of working in diverse schools and embraces them. We have a growing education community here at Ranikhet Academy, that will help you move forward in your career and learn at a lighting speed with opportunities for networking and collaborating at Trust level.

Visits are warmly welcomed & encouraged - please contact us to make further arrangements.

Please be aware that this job may close before the advertised closing date, with interviews taking place soon after. Early applications are therefore recommended. All applications will be considered on receipt.

What we’re looking for:

- A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence

- Excellent inter-personal skills

- Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher

- Excellent communication skills

- Good organisational skills

- Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact Vicky Campos, Headteacher. School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis.
Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

Contact Details

  Mrs Vicky Campos - Headteacher
  0118 937 5520
  admin@ranikhetacademy.co.uk

Ranikhet Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

What are the qualities of a GREAT teacher? What qualities will you bring to the role?
Safeguarding children is an important part of a teacher's role. How have you/will you contribute to making the organisation a safer environment for our children?
Please outline how your knowledge, skills and experience make you the right candidate for this role, particularly the leadership of Maths.