Reception Class Teacher (3222 )

Westmorland & Furness Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for continuing PD

Job summary

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover (0.5) from March 2026 to January 2027. The role is temporary to cover maternity leave within the school, with a committed and supportive staffing team and well-resourced classroom.

Applicants should have a passion for teaching, a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and the ability to support all pupils through inclusive practice while building positive relationships with pupils, staff and

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for teaching and understanding of how young children learn.
• Clear understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Maintain high expectations and support pupils of all abilities through inclusive practice.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Commit to achieving high standards and progress for all.
• Be a positive role model with motivation and teamwork.
• Flexible, supportive and engaged in school life.
• Demonstrate good classroom management and organisation.

Skills

Passion for teaching

EYFS curriculum understanding

Inclusive practice

Building relationships with pupils,/or

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Monday 9 February 2026
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

EYFS Class Teacher, Fixed Term Maternity Cover (0.5)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team from March 2026 to January 2027. The post is temporary to cover maternity leave within the school.

The successful candidates will:

• Have a passion for teaching and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how young children learn.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all.
• Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff; demonstrating high levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm.
• Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team.
• Be flexible, supportive and committed to the full life of the school.
• Demonstrate good classroom management and organisation.

We can offer you:

• A committed and supportive staffing team.
• Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children within a well-resourced classroom.
• School values that are integral to school life.
• Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development.

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is a one form entry primary school for pupils aged 3-11 based in the small market town of Kirkby Stephen. We value working closely with the community to ensure the very best for our children and strive to make the most of our beautiful surroundings.

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well‑being of its pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks, which will include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a workplace health assessment.

Kirkby Stephen Primary School

Nateby Road

Kirkby Stephen

CA17 4AE