River Academy
7 Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ river@maidenerleghtrust.org https://www.river-academy.co.uk/
River Academy
About River Academy
River Academy is a purpose-built secondary school serving the growing need for school places in the Reading area. The school opened in September 2024 and is already oversubscribed, with waiting lists across all year groups. Student numbers will continue to grow year on year as new cohorts join the school.
The school has a strong focus on calm, purposeful learning environments. Classrooms are quiet, corridors are calm, and clear routines and expectations support consistency across the school. Systems and practices are designed to reduce workload, allowing teachers to focus on their teaching craft.
Tutor time is carefully structured and includes reading, assemblies and settling activities to support learning throughout the day. Students are expected to demonstrate good manners, strong oracy skills, and high standards of personal and academic presentation. Reflecting this focus on high expectations, River Academy is ranked in the highest decile across all DfE attendance measures, and Sparx homework completion rates consistently exceed 98%.
Alongside its academic offer, River Academy provides a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities through its after-school Electives programme, available to all students.
Professional development is embedded in day-to-day practice. Staff take part in weekly training sessions focused on Teaching and Learning and work within a transparent coaching culture, with regular peer observation and shared practice.
River Academy serves a diverse community. Around 35% of students are currently in receipt of Pupil Premium, and the school is committed to removing barriers to learning, raising aspirations and supporting students to focus on their academic progress while at school.
When the school reaches full capacity, River Academy will serve 1,200 students aged 11–18, alongside an additional resource base of 35 students. As a growing school, there are strong opportunities for staff to develop new skills, contribute beyond their immediate role, and gain experience across different areas of school life.
To learn more about our school, please visit our website www.river-academy.co.uk.
Current Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
Due to the growth of River Academy, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be accountable for supporting students with individual learning, SEND and behavioural needs to engage in lea...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,402.00 Annually (FTE)
35 hours per week TTO plus 5 INSET days. Grade 4 SCP 7 Actual Salary £21,362.23
Teacher of Food Technology
Teacher of Food Technology
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Food Technology Teacher to join our growing school community.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £19,751.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR/UPR based on experience . Working 0.6 FTE. FTE salary MPR1 £32,916 - UPR3 £51,048
Food Technician
Food Technician
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Food Technician to support the safe, smooth and efficient operation of practical Food lessons. There may be requirements to support other departments at times
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,544.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 4 (SCP 7-11 ) working Term Time only Plus 5 INSET days 22.20 hours per week. FTE £26,402
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide effective classroom supervision during teacher absence.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,770.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 Term Time only Plus 5 INSET days working 35 hours per week. FTE £31,537
Teaching Assistants (Resource Base – SEN)
Teaching Assistants (Resource Base – SEN)
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to support pupils who access the MLD Resource Base. This is an important role for someone who is committed to helping pupils access learning...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,265.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 (SCP 12-17) Term Time only plus 5 INSET days working 35 hours per week plus a SEN allowance. FTE £28,598
Behaviour Support Worker
Behaviour Support Worker
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker to support positive student conduct and contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,245.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 Term Time Only working 37 hours per week Plus 5 INSET days. FTE £31,537
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,773.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 working Term Time Only 35 hours per week plus 5 INSET days. FTE £31,537
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
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Current Vacancies
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
Due to the growth of River Academy, we are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will be accountable for supporting students with individual learning, SEND and behavioural needs to engage in lea...
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £26,402.00 Annually (FTE)
35 hours per week TTO plus 5 INSET days. Grade 4 SCP 7 Actual Salary £21,362.23
Teacher of Food Technology
Teacher of Food Technology
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and inspiring Food Technology Teacher to join our growing school community.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £19,751.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (Actual)
MPR/UPR based on experience . Working 0.6 FTE. FTE salary MPR1 £32,916 - UPR3 £51,048
Food Technician
Food Technician
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Food Technician to support the safe, smooth and efficient operation of practical Food lessons. There may be requirements to support other departments at times
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £13,544.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 4 (SCP 7-11 ) working Term Time only Plus 5 INSET days 22.20 hours per week. FTE £26,402
Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide effective classroom supervision during teacher absence.
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £25,770.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 Term Time only Plus 5 INSET days working 35 hours per week. FTE £31,537
Teaching Assistants (Resource Base – SEN)
Teaching Assistants (Resource Base – SEN)
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint two Teaching Assistants to support pupils who access the MLD Resource Base. This is an important role for someone who is committed to helping pupils access learning...
- Permanent | Part-Time
- £23,265.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5 (SCP 12-17) Term Time only plus 5 INSET days working 35 hours per week plus a SEN allowance. FTE £28,598
Behaviour Support Worker
Behaviour Support Worker
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
-
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker to support positive student conduct and contribute to a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £27,245.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 Term Time Only working 37 hours per week Plus 5 INSET days. FTE £31,537
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
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River Academy, Reading, Berkshire
River Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support learning
- Permanent | Full-Time
- £25,773.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 SCP 18 working Term Time Only 35 hours per week plus 5 INSET days. FTE £31,537
Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
Are you looking for a different role at River Academy? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.
If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?
