Reception Class Teacher

Charlton Wood Primary Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced CPD

Paid induction and training

DBS check paid

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Charlton Wood Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic early years teacher to join a supportive EYFS team on a maternity cover basis. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with potential for involvement in subject leadership and mentor roles within the Trust.

You will join an experienced teacher in a job-share and have opportunities to contribute to school improvement, professional development and on-going support for colleagues and Early Career Teachers.

Qualifications

• Must meet Teachers’ Standards and hold QTS.
• Experience in primary education; EYFS is welcome.
• Ability to mentor ECTs and contribute to school improvement.
• Demonstrates reflective practice and evidence-informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and promote strong pupil outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues, leaders and the Trust.
• Participate in CPD and induction activities.
• Support fluency in spoken English and contribute to school culture.

Skills

Fluent English

Mentoring ECTs

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced EYFS teacher within a supportive and collaborative job-share arrangement. We welcome applications from teachers at different stages of their career, including experienced teachers and those earlier in their teaching journey. Depending on experience and aspirations, there may be opportunities to contribute to subject leadership, support the development of colleagues, mentor Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and participate in wider school improvement initiatives.

Salary: M 1-6 £34,069-£46,940 / UPS 1-3 £46,950-£52,835 FTE (part time 0.6, to be pro-rated)

Contract: Maternity Cover up to 31 August 2027, Part time 0.6, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Deadline: Monday 21 September at Midnight

Interviews: Monday 28 September, Time TBC

We will be holding school tours. Attendance at one of these is strongly encouraged so that you can understand more about our school, our approach and to ask lots of questions! If you would like to attend a tour prior to application, to book please call or email the school office:

Tour dates: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

In addition to meeting the teachers’ standards, we are specifically looking for someone who:

• is passionate about teaching and learning and knows there is always more to learn to become the most effective teacher you can be
• can demonstrate effective teaching which leads to strong outcomes for all pupils
• is reflective about their own teaching - using evidence informed research to develop their craft
• wants to work with, and learn from, other teachers and leaders in our school and the Trust that we belong to
• is willing to go the extra mile for our pupils and their families

Please refer to the attached Job Pack for further information.

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

This role has been identified as falling within the definition of requiring fluency in spoken English. You will be required to speak English with confidence and be able to conduct a conversation and answer questions for extended periods of time.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Amplify Education are subject to pre-employment checks incl, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants, and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of the interview process.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.