Reception class teacher - part time

We are looking to appoint a part‑time class teacher from September 2026 to teach a Reception class. This maternity cover role will run for the full school year. The working days are Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, which are fixed. The position is suitable for experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) with experience in EYFS in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full Reception class during the school year, deliver the EYFS curriculum, and support student learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust’s central team, specialist support staff (EYFS, SEND, phonics) and participate in shared planning for the Trust wide curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in EYFS, either as an experienced teacher or as an ECT.
• Access to UE, training support and professional development as outlined in the school’s induction programme.
• Supports are available for ECTs through a dedicated mentor and training programme, and for experienced teachers through subject‑specific training, NPQ access and professional coaching.

Benefits

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and the local community.
• A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts – specialists in EYFS, SEND and phonics.
• A Trust‑wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders.
• High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
• Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT training and support, subject‑specific training for all, and access to NPQs.
• Annual conferences with keynote speakers, including experts from the EEF.
• Access to professional coaching beyond your ECT years.
• Termly subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, integrated GP and nurse services, and a range of wellbeing services such as physiotherapy, mindfulness, yoga, bereavement support, and men’s health support.
• Access to discounted wrap‑around childcare for staff.
• Free academy‑wide social events throughout the year.

As part of the school’s commitment to safeguarding, all staff are required to undergo England’s safeguarding and vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS certificate on provisional offer. The school follows the Safety, Health & Welfare for Children statutory safeguarding procedures of the UK, as defined under the Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations and has a publicly available safeguarding policy attached for reference.