Reception Class Teacher (0.6) - Chaloner Primary (Lingfield Education Trust)

North East Combined Authority; Guisborough; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ethos of kindness and respect

Well-resourced learning environment

Professional development opportunities

Strong community partnerships

Job summary

Chaloner Primary School invites applications for a Reception Class Teacher (0.6). The post is permanent, 0.6 full-time equivalent (3 days per week), with a start date of 4 January 2027.

Salary aligns with MPS 3, with £23,040 actual salary for 0.6 FTE from a £38,400 FTE scale. The successful candidate will join a supportive Early Years team and benefit from development opportunities within Lingfield Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, creative, adaptable and highly motivated Reception teacher.
• Strong collaborative skills within Early Years.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Reception.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and learning for all pupils.
• Inspire and support pupils while forming positive relationships with families.

Job description

Chaloner Primary

Reception Class Teacher (0.6)

• Pay Scale: MPS 3 | £38,400 FTE | £23,040 actual salary
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
• Start Date: 4 January 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, adaptable and highly motivated reception teacher to join Chaloner Primary School. The successful candidate will work as part of a strong, supportive and committed Early Years team and will benefit from the wider professional development opportunities available within our school and trust.

Chaloner Primary School is a good school with happy, confident and enthusiastic children and adults. We are proud of our warm, inclusive ethos and our strong sense of community. High academic standards are achieved through a carefully planned, progressive curriculum that is creative, engaging and purposeful, enabling all pupils to thrive.

At Chaloner, we place the highest expectations on behaviour, attitudes and learning. We are committed to continual reflection and improvement so that we meet the needs of the children and families we serve.

Our aim is for every child to:

• Be happy, heard and valued
• Feel proud of their achievements
• Develop the confidence and ambition to achieve more
• Understand their potential and strive to be the very best version of themselves

We can offer you:

• An ethos of kindness and respect, evident in the everyday life of the school
• Enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are eager to learn
• Supportive families who value education and partnership
• A beautiful, well-resourced learning environment
• A talented, reflective and dedicated team to work with and learn from
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of teaching and learning
• Have high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement for all pupils
• Inspire children and act as a positive role model
• Be caring, reflective and determined to make a difference
• Be passionate about developing their own practice and contributing positively to a team
• Respond well to feedback and be committed to continual improvement
• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

In addition, you will become part of our wider family of schools within Lingfield Education Trust, with access to high-quality training, professional development and collaboration opportunities.

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks, including an online and social media search (KCSIE), will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 4th November 2026