Reception Class Teacher

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Stoke-on-Trent seeks an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher for a full-time role starting September 2025. This opportunity invites both experienced educators and newly qualified teachers eager to thrive in a supportive environment focused on pupil progress and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to excellent resources and facilities

Full-time TA support

Strong focus on professional development

Supportive community and parents

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the EYFS framework required.
• Dedication to inclusive and stimulating learning environments.
• High expectations for all pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Reception class, delivering engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Contribute to professional growth and team excellence.
• Support whole-school development positively.

Skills

Passionate classroom practitioner

Strong classroom management skills

Collaborative team contributor

Nurturing child-centred approach

Creative and flexible teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Job description

Reception Class Teacher (EYFS) - Full Time
Location: Stoke-on-Trent area
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Initial 1-Year Placement
Applications welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers

Aspire People are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Reception Class Teacher to join a forward thinking primary school to join their dedicated Early Years team.

This is a full-time position, beginning September 2025, offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to embark on an exciting and supportive teaching journey.

About the Role:
This role involves leading a Reception class, delivering a creative and engaging Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that inspires young learners and lays the foundations for future success. You'll be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in early education and continuous professional growth.

What We're Looking For:
- A passionate and inspirational classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of the EYFS framework
- A commitment to providing a rich, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to a team ethos
- Strong classroom management skills and a nurturing, child-centred approach
- High expectations for all pupils, with a dedication to helping every child achieve their full potential
- Energy, creativity, and a flexible approach to supporting whole-school development

What the School Offers:
- Well-behaved, eager learners who love coming to school
- A dedicated and professional team of teaching, support, and admin staff
- Excellent resources and facilities, including full-time TA support, on-site swimming pool, and Forest School provision
- A strong focus on professional development, including access to training and career progression through a well-established partnership network
- Supportive parents and strong community links, creating a true family feel within the school

Whether you're an experienced educator looking for a new challenge or an ECT ready to make a strong start in a nurturing and well-supported environment, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a setting where staff wellbeing and pupil progress are a priority.

Interested?
To apply or find out more, contact Maddison at Aspire People or submit your CV and a brief cover note today.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.