Reception Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Ludlow invites applications for a permanent, full-time early years teacher. We seek someone who brings warmth, energy and high expectations to the classroom, with a secure EYFS understanding and a knack for sparking curiosity through play and structured learning.

The post involves teaching early reading and phonics with confidence, building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, and contributing to our Christ‑inspired school community.

Qualifications

• Warmth, energy and high expectations in the early years.
• Secure understanding of the EYFS and sparking curiosity through teaching and play.
• Confidently teaching early reading and phonics.
• Building strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• A Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification would be a bonus.

Skills

Warmth & energy

EYFS knowledge

Phonics teaching

Relationship building

High expectations

Forest School (bonus)

Job description

Jockeyfield, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1TP

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

06/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we’re looking for We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Brings warmth, energy and high expectations to the early years
• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS and sparks curiosity through skilful teaching and play
• Teaches early reading and phonics with confidence
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Supports our Christian vision and values A Level 3 Forest School Leader qualification would be a bonus.

What the school offers its staff In return, you’ll join a friendly, supportive team, with our own Nursery on site and a beautiful setting in historic Ludlow.

Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.