Reception Class Teacher - St Laurence CE Primary School

Shropshire Bus Enhanced Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Reception Class Teacher (Full Time, Permanent) in Ludlow area is sought for January 2027 start. Salary is Main Pay Range (M1-M6). A Forest School Leader Level 3 is a bonus. We value warmth, energy and high expectations in the early years, with a Christian ethos and on-site Nursery.

Interviews in November 2026. Closing date 6th November 2026, 9am. Call the office to arrange visits and learn more about the school and its values.

Qualifications

• Secure understanding of the EYFS.
• Teaches early reading and phonics with confidence.
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Supports our Christian vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Reception with a focus on EYFS development.
• Foster a joyful, confident start to school life.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Nursery on-site provision and school team.

Skills

EYFS understanding

Phonics teaching

Early reading

Relationship building

Christian values alignment

Education

Forest School Leader Level 3

Job description

Reception Class Teacher (Full Time, Permanent)

Start date: January 2027 (we may consider a later start for the right candidate) Salary: Main Pay Range (M1-M6)

Are you a caring, creative Reception teacher who loves seeing young children discover what they can do? We'd love to hear from you.

Our Christian values of Trust, Creativity and Wisdom are at the heart of everything we do. We're a nurturing, inclusive school where every child is valued for who they are and helped to flourish. We're looking for someone to give our youngest children a joyful,confident start to school life.

We're looking for a teacher who:

• Bringswarmth, energy and high expectations to the early years
• Has a secureunderstanding of the EYFS and sparks curiosity through skilful teaching and play
• Teaches early reading and phonics with confidence
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Supports our Christian vision and values

A Level 3 Forest SchoolLeader qualification would be a bonus.

In return, you'll join a friendly,supportive team, with our own Nursery on site and a beautiful setting in historic Ludlow.

Closing date: Friday, 6th November 2026 @ 9am

Interviews: Tuesday, 10th November 2026

Visits are warmly welcomed and highly encouraged. We'd love to show you around. Please call the office on 01584 872766 to arrange a time.