Reception Class Teacher

Rugby School; Kilsby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaudesert Park School, part of the Rugby School Group, is seeking a Reception Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role focuses on teaching and nurturing Reception-aged children in a two-class setting with a Teaching Assistant.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, aspirational environment and contribute to outstanding teaching and learning. The position is full-time, 45 hours per week, on a term-time basis, from January 2027 for two terms, with a closing date of 30 October 2026

Responsibilities

• Teach and nurture Reception-aged children as the Class Teacher in one of two Reception classes.
• Work alongside a Teaching Assistant to support pupil learning and holistic development.
• Demonstrate commitment to outstanding teaching and learning and help children achieve their potential within an aspirational school.

Job description

Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Contract: Full-time

Hours: 45 hours per week, on a Term Time basis

Contract Type: Maternity cover for two terms, January to July 2027

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

Anticipated Start Date: 4th January 2027

About Beaudesert Park School

Beaudesert Park School, part of the Rugby School Group, is set in 30 acres on Minchinhampton Common, Gloucestershire. It is one of the county's leading independent co-educational day & flexi boarding schools for children aged 3 to 13.

We are seeking a colleague who shares our vision and who will seize an exciting opportunity to teach one of our Reception Classes. The primary responsibility is to teach and nurture Reception aged children. The post holder will be the Class Teacher, working alongside a teaching partner (Teaching Assistant) in one of two Reception classes. This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted teacher with insight, enthusiasm, flair and the personal qualities needed to win the confidence of staff, parents and children. Above all else the postholder will need to be committed to outstanding teaching and learning, and helping children achieve their potential within a holistic and aspirational school.

Role Details

• Hours: 45 hours per week, on a Term Time basis
• Contract Type: Maternity cover for two terms, January to July 2027
• Closing Date: 30th October 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: 4th January 2027

Important Notes

Beaudesert Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are required to attend in-house training sessions on Safeguarding, Health & Safety or other subjects relevant to pupil welfare.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that 'the Whole Person is the Whole point'.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Recruitment Policies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

Additional Information

Charity Registration Number 528752

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