Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle-to-work

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Manchester is seeking a Reception class teacher for maternity cover. You will provide high-quality teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and help maintain a nurturing, play-based environment that supports children to develop and reach their full potential.

You will be a reflective practitioner, fostering strong relationships, encouraging curiosity and independence, and promoting positive behaviour and readiness for learning through consistent

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning within the EYFS.
• Maintain nurturing, play-based learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour, wellbeing and readiness for learning through routines and high-quality interactions.

Job description

Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Employer:

Teaching Vacancies

Location:

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/10/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for As a Reception class teacher at Unity Community Primary School, you will be responsible for providing high‑quality teaching and learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will help to maintain a nurturing, play‑based learning environment that supports children to develop and achieve their full potential.

You be a nurturing and reflective classroom practitioner and act as a positive role model, fostering strong relationships with young children and promoting curiosity and independence.

Your role will be to encourage pupil’s positive behaviour, wellbeing and readiness for learning through consistent routines and high‑quality interactions.

You will maintain high expectations for What the school offers its staff Benefits that matter We offer more than a payslip

Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more

• you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, your birthday off, and regular learning opportunities.

little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.

Commitment to safeguarding Unity Community Primary is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

CVs will not be accepted and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks

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