Reception Class Teacher

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Reception Class Teacher, Maternity Cover

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Early Years teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. It would be advantageous/desirable for the candidate to have some experience in an EYFS Lead role but not essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team of educators in this popular, friendly primary school. The successful candidate will be an practitioner who will be able to demonstrate good/outstanding classroom practice and be able to foster excellent relationships with children, parents and staff.

In return, we will welcome you to a school with:

• Vibrant, inquisitive pupils, who are confident, enthusiastic and keen to learn
• A friendly and supportive team of staff, parents and governors and opportunities for professional development.

Some Main Responsibilities:

• Plan learning experiences for the class in accordance with national, LA and school curriculum policies and in co-operation with subject and phase leaders to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating EYFS curriculum.
• Ensure a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability.
• Make appropriate educational provision for children with SEN and those learning EAL, with support from the Inclusion Manager, as appropriate.
• Foster each child’s self-image and esteem and establish relationships which are based on mutual respect.
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual
• Respect and establish a framework for a relational approach to behaviour with a range of strategies.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies.
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them.

Closing Date: 22.10.26Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email by23.10.26Interview Date: 3.11.26

Pelham Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Pelham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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