Alfred Sutton
Primary School
Exciting opportunities to work at the East Reading Federation
Early Career Teachers (ECTs), Main Pay Scale, and Upper Pay Scale teachers are welcome to apply.
📌 Full-time, permanent contracts
The East Reading Federation is looking for passionate and dedicated teachers to join our team from September 2025. With opportunities available across all year groups, we offer a unique chance to work in either:
✔ Redlands: a small, single-entry city school with a village feel, fostering close relationships with pupils and families.
✔ Alfred Sutton: a large, high-performing three-form entry school with a dynamic team, providing collaboration and shared expertise.
About the East Reading Federation
The East Reading Federation was established to bring together Alfred Sutton Primary School and Redlands Primary School, strengthening collaboration and sharing best practices to benefit our pupils and staff. As a Federation, we are committed to high-quality teaching, a creative and engaging curriculum, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. Our schools maintain their unique identities while benefiting from shared expertise, resources, and professional development opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a thriving and inclusive Federation that values teamwork, professional growth, and enabling every child to succeed.
Why Join Us?
We take pride in our highly supportive and flexible culture, where staff feel valued and part of a strong community.
For the right candidates, we offer:
✔ Tailored CPD to support your career aspirations
✔ Dedicated ECT mentoring, with professional development built into the working day
✔ ECTs paid from 1st August, ensuring financial security before the school year begins
✔ PPA time with year group colleagues to encourage collaboration
✔ A choice of teaching environment, suited to your skills and preferences
✔ A supportive and caring school community, with a focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
How to Apply
We warmly invite potential applicants to get in touch for an informal chat, school visit, or phone call to learn more about the opportunities available across our Federation.
📌 to apply, please visit our website for an application pack or email us, and we will send you the relevant details.
📩 Send completed applications to:
Alice de Croos – bursar@alfredsutton.reading.sch.uk
Please note: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
📍 School Details:
Alfred Sutton Primary School (East Reading Federation)
148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR
📞 0118 937 5411
🌍 www.alfredsuttonprimary.co.uk
Redlands Primary School (East Reading Federation)
Lydford Road, Reading, RG1 5QH
📞 0118 937 5526
🌍 www.redlandsschool.co.uk
The East Reading Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure will be required for the successful candidates.