Class Teacher (Reception)

John of Rolleston Primary School; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

John of Rolleston Primary School is seeking a Class Teacher (Reception) on a fixed-term contract from December 2026 to August 2027 to cover maternity leave. The role is part-time, 29.25 hours per week, with a nurturing environment and professional development opportunities.

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office. The post is subject to safeguarding checks, and the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner.
• Support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience.
• Be committed to providing pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning experiences.
• Have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every child receives the very best opportunities to excel and enjoy.
• Be committed to their own professional learning.
• Be able to contribute to and support a wider curriculum offer that allows children to discover their passions and pursue their curiosity.

Job description

Class Teacher (Reception)

Fixed Term Contract (December 2026 - August 2027)

Maternity Cover

29.25 hours per week

John of Rolleston is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

POST DETAILS

In addition to fulfilling the Person Specification, the successful candidate will:

be an ambitious and highly skilled classroom practitioner;

support our belief that every child has the right to the best possible learning experience;

be committed to providing pupils with knowledge, skills and understanding through exciting and engaging learning experiences;

have high aspirations for every child in our school, and strive to ensure that every child receives the very best opportunities to excel and enjoy;

be committed to their own professional learning;

be able to contribute to and support a wider curriculum offer that allows children to discover their passions and pursue their curiosity.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01283 247515.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

John of Rolleston Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. Please note if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed on the school’s website.